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What is an autonym? Give an example of an autonym at the rank of subfamily, subgenus, or subspecies.
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In other words, it is a name that is self-referential. For example, at the rank of subfamily, the autonym would be a subfamily name that is the same as the overall family name. One such example is the subfamily Homininae, which belongs to the family Hominidae. In Show more…
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