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Melanocephalus

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Melanocephalus (fem.: melanocephala; n.: melanocephalum) is an epithet often used as the second word of a binomial name. It derives from Greek words meaning 'black-headed'. It is used in the names of the following species:

Mammals

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Birds

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Reptiles

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Fish

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Insects

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Beetles

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True bugs

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True files

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Hymenopterans

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Butterflies and moths

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Molluscs

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Crustaceans

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  • Ligia melanocephala, Ligidium melanocephalum or Zia melanocephala, all of which are synonyms of Ligidium hypnorum

Vascular plants

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Fungi

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See also

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