1. TAUTONYMS (Hardcover)
by Michael J. Stephan 
Price: USD 32.97
Dealer: Abebooks, Grand Eagle Retail
Description: ISBN13: 9798350910759, [publisher: BookBaby, Pennsauken] Hardcover Hardcover. "Tautonyms" explores the curious etymological origins of scientific names of animals in which both parts of each name are identical. These amusing yet uncommon names include Gorilla gorilla (the western gorilla), Salamandra salamandra (the fire salamander), and Boops boops (the bogue).For lovers of words and history, "Tautonyms" explores historically important events, beliefs, and myths of our human ancestors by explaining the meaning of names like Remora remora, the small suckerfish whose name reflects an ancient belief that this fish could attach itself to the hulls of Roman warships and stop or delay those ships from sailing. It also includes names like Mephitis mephitis, the striped skunk named after the Samnite goddess of foul-smelling gasses, and Tyrannus tyrannus, the eastern kingbird whose name comes from the Latin word for "tyrant" and refers to the bird's aggressive defense of its territory, even against much larger animals. Each tautonym presented in this book is accompanied by a concise explanation of its etymological origin and a description of the animal to which it refers.For the amateur zoologist, "Tautonyms" offers a trip around the animal world, capturing a slice of the vast biodiversity found on this planet. Animals with tautonymous names are found on, or in the waters of, every continent. They fly, swim, crawl, slither, and float. Some are capable of mind control. Others appear strange yet majestic. Together, they showcase the wonder that is physical and behavioral animal adaptation. Tautonyms are a scientific and lexical curiosity. This book, the first of its kind, methodically catalogues hundreds of them and promises to be an entertaining resource for those who enjoy wordplay, etymology, and wildlife alike. All proceeds received by the author from the sale of this book are donated to wildlife charities. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. [Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2023]  

2. TAUTONYMS: tautonyms
Price: USD 22.00
Dealer: Biblio, Keyes Consulting
Description: BookBaby. Used - Very Good. Good shape with typical wear. Pages are unmarked and sharp. hardcover Used - Very Good Ships fast! 2023 BookBaby ISBN 979835091075x [US] 

3. Tautonyms: Tautonyms
by Stephan, Michael J 
Price: USD 21.99
Dealer: Alibris, 8trax Media via Alibris
Description: Bookbaby 2023 Hard cover Very Good Good shape with typical wear. Pages are unmarked and sharp. hardcover Used-Very Good 2023. 

4. Tautonyms
by Stephan, Michael J.; Rex, Rob (ILT); Reidy, Jon (FRW); Krishnamurthi, Guha (FRW) 
Price: USD 30.32
Dealer: Abebooks, GreatBookPrices
Description: ISBN13: 9798350910759, [publisher: BookBaby] Hardcover [Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2023]  

5. Tautonyms
by Stephan, Michael J.; Rex, Rob (ILT); Reidy, Jon (FRW); Krishnamurthi, Guha (FRW) 
Price: USD 86.65
Dealer: AbebooksUK, GreatBookPricesUK
Description: ISBN13: 9798350910759, [publisher: BookBaby] Hardcover [Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2023]