For Synonym we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Entomological, Insect, Microbiology, Poetry, Spiders and Zoological.

Synonym (Entomological)

One of two or more names which have been given to a single species. The earliest name usually (should) takes precedence.

Synonym (Insect)

One of two or more names which have been given to a single species. The earliest name usually (should) takes precedence.

Synonym (Microbiology)

Another name considered acceptable for a species or taxonomic group.

Synonym (Poetry)

One of two or more words that have the same or nearly identical meanings.
(Compare Antonym, Homonym, Paronym)

Synonym (Spiders)

Each of two or more scientific names of the same rank used to denote the same taxon. The senior synonym is the name first established.

Synonym (Zoological)

One of two or more scientific names that are spelled differently but refer to the same organism, e.g., Apiomorpha nux Fuller, 1896 and A. pharetrata Scharder, 1863 are names used for the same species of eriococcid and are synonyms.

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