Synonym summary of Bobmarleya gadensis Hilário & Cunha, 2008
Bobmarleya gadensis Hilário & Cunha, 2008 Accepted name (WoRMs)
Status senior synonym, original combination
ICZN valid name Yes
Status ref. Hilário, A. and M.R. Cunha, 2008
Comment
Etymology of Generic name Named for Bob Marley, the reggae and songwriter who popularized the hairstyle called dreadlocks. This is in reference to the shape of the tentacular crown in which tentacles largely resemble dreadlocks.
Etymology of specific name 'Gades' (Roman), i.e., city of Cadiz, in reference to its type locality, Gulf of Cadiz.
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