Erroneous genitive ending
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It is commendable to name a species after an often overlooked paleontologist, a woman in addition to that. However, it is is all the most necessary to be careful when naming a taxon. Christiane Mendrez was a woman, so Microwhaistsia mendrezi must be spelt Microwhaitsia mendrezae in accordance with Article 31.1.2 of the ICZN, as indicated here :
https://code.iczn.org/formation-and-treatment-of-names/article-31-species-group-names/#art-31-1-2
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