AboutMichael Expertise Ph.D. Cand. in Latin. Conversant with all forms of the language: classical, mediaeval, and modern. My purpose is to provide information on the Latin language of all periods. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR TRANSLATIONS. If you need assistance for a translation projects, there are other resources that provide that service, such as Vivat Latina! at www.traditio.com/latin.htm.
Experience I have 45 years of teaching at all levels from public school through university postgraduate. I read, write, and speak Latin daily.
Question Good afternoon!
I would like to ask you to answer my question regarding some special examples of latin names of fungi. There exist these types of names in mycology (simply said - "someone´s fungus"): Pluteus romellii, Pholiota jahnii, Volvariella taylorii, Russula queletii, Ramaria invalii etc. Why are two "i"s there at the end ? Is it correct?
Thank you, Zuzana
Answer Yes, that is correct. The "-i" ending often denotes the genitive, or possessive, case. Two "i"'s occur when the root of the name already ends in an "i", as some names do, and then the second "i" is added for the genitive case. So, for example, you would have "Marci" (from Marcus, or Mark) and "Taylorii" for (Taylorius, or Taylor).
