A taxon (e.g., species or genus; plural: taxa) named in honor of another entity is an eponymous taxon, and names specifically honoring a person or persons are known as patronyms. Scientific names are generally formally published in peer-reviewed journal articles or larger monographs along with descriptions of the named taxa and ways to distinguish them from other taxa.
A taxon honoring another entity is an eponymous taxon, and such names are known as patronyms. Scientific names are generally published in peer-reviewed journals or comprehensive monographs, accompanied by descriptions of the taxa and methods to differentiate them from other taxa.