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Date: | Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:41:22 -0400 |
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"-ense" is the neuter ending. It is used following genus names that are
neuter nouns (typically ending in "-um" - Cerithium, Cymatium, Phalium,
Vasum, etc.). "-ensis" is the ending if the genus name is either feminine
(typically ending in "-a" - Oliva, Cypraea, Cancellaria, Terebra) OR
masculine (typically ending in "-us" - Conus, Cantharus, Fusinus, Strombus).
There are other, less frequent feminine endings besides "-a" and other
masculine endings besides "-us". "-ensis" would also be used in those
cases.
Paul M.
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