species
Agroecotettix idic Hill, 2024
Idic aridland scrub jumper
Nomenclature (1)
- Agroecotettix idic Hill, 2024: 217.
Holotype; male; 2a2b2cb8-032c-4346-bf79-298a8fd3e0ee; deposited at: Mississippi Entomological Museum (MEM); Mexico: Coahuila: Higueras (between Monterrey and Saltillo)
Nomenclature references (1)
- Hill, J.V.G. (2024) Desert diversification: revision of Agroecotettix Bruner, 1908 (Orthoptera, Acrididae, Melanoplinae) with descriptions of sixteen new species from the United States and Mexico. ZooKeys, 1218, 177–230. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1218.133703
Descendants and synonyms
Gender, form, and etymology
Etymology:
The species epithet idic references the IDIC principle from the Star Trek television series. IDIC stands for “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations,” a Vulcan philosophy celebrating the richness and complexity of the universe. This name pays homage to the Star Trek principle of embracing diversity and complexity and highlights the rich biodiversity found in Mexico, the native land of this grasshopper. It is hoped that this name encourages appreciation and protection of the diverse forms of life that coexist on our planet.
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