Do You Italicize Spp?

7. Abbreviations for Species– use “sp.” for a particular species, “spp.” for several species (“spp” stands for “species plural”). These abbreviations are not italicized; e.g. Clostridium sp. or Clostridium spp.

Is it sp or SPP?

From Wikipedia: The abbreviation "sp." is used when the actual specific name cannot or need not be specified. The abbreviation "spp." (plural) indicates "several species". ... [46] For example: "Canis sp." means "an unspecified species of the genus Canis", while "Canis spp." means "two or more species of the genus Canis".

What does SPP mean in taxonomy?

The "sp." is an abbreviation for �species. � It is used when the actual species name cannot or need not or is not specified. The plural form of this abbreviation is "spp." and indicates "several species. � Example: Chrysoperla sp. (when referring to a single species) and Chrysoperla spp.