Definition of nomen dubium
nomina dubia
play \-ˈdü-bē-ə, -ˈdyü-\: a taxonomic name that cannot be assigned with certainty to any taxonomic group because the description is insufficient for identification and the original specimens no longer exist
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Origin and Etymology of nomen dubium
New Latin, doubtful name
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