Admetus

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proper noun (Greek mythology / taxonomy / entomology)

Definition

The Latin and international form of the mythological name Admetus; also, a term used as a specific epithet in zoological taxonomy to name various species of insects or arachnids, such as the butterfly 'Polyommatus admetus' (Anomalous Blue).

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Admetus
  • Anomalous Blue

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Proper noun, masculine, standard singular inflection in historical and biological texts.
Formation Direct preservation of the Latin form derived from Greek 'Admetos', signifying untameable or indomitable.
Spelling / Pronunciation [æd.ˈmiː.təs]
Source Systema Naturae and Entomological Index of Species

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: În tratatele de entomologie, fluturele admetus este descris ca având aripi de o culoare maro uniformă pe partea superioară.

EN: In entomological treatises, the admetus butterfly is described as having wings of a uniform brown color on the upper side.

RO: Numele Admetus amintește de personajul antic salvat de la moarte prin intervenția lui Hercule.

EN: The name Admetus recalls the ancient character saved from death through the intervention of Hercules.

RO: Cercetătorii au colectat specimene de Polyommatus admetus din zonele calcaroase ale Peninsulei Balcanice.

EN: Researchers collected specimens of Polyommatus admetus from the limestone areas of the Balkan Peninsula.

Idioms & Phrases

Specia Polyommatus admetus / Polyommatus admetus species

RO: Fluture din familia Lycaenidae întâlnit în habitate uscate, stâncoase și pajiști din sud-estul Europei.

EN: A butterfly of the Lycaenidae family found in dry, rocky habitats and grasslands of southeastern Europe.

Nomenclatura Admetus / Admetus nomenclature

RO: Sistemul de utilizare a numelui mitologic pentru a stabili analogii în clasificarea biatlonului sau a faunei.

EN: The system of utilizing the mythological name to establish analogies in the classification of biological biotas or fauna.

Habitazul lui admetus / Admetus habitat

RO: Zonele geografice specifice cu vegetație de tufișuri joase unde insectele din această specie își depun ouăle.

EN: The specific geographical zones with low bush vegetation where insects of this species lay their eggs.

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