For which paleontologist was the specific epithet zhengi of Xiaotingia zhengi an honorific?
Answer
Zheng Xiaoting
When the genus *Xiaotingia* was formally introduced in 2011, the naming convention followed scientific tradition by dedicating the specific epithet to an individual who contributed to the field. In this instance, the specific epithet *zhengi* was chosen to serve as an honorific tribute to the paleontologist named Zheng Xiaoting. The genus name, *Xiaotingia*, itself is also derived from the same individual.
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