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Subject:	Another Latin Abbreviation
From:	Aydin Orstan <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 13 May 1998 09:25:42 -0400
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Hi everyone,
 
The abbreviation "cf." is frequently inserted between the genus & species
names, as in Cecilioides cf. tumulorum. I believe it implies some sort of
ambiguity in the identification. Can someone explain what that abbreviation
stands for & when & why one would use it? Thanks.
 
A.

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