Figure 16.13: Same Common Name, Not the Same Species All three of these animals are known locally as anteaters. Unique scientific binomials allow biologists to communicate unambiguously about each species. (A) Myrmecophaga tridactyla, the giant anteater, searching for termites in Brazil. (B) Tachyglossus aculeatus, an echidna, is also called the spiny anteater. (C) Orycteropus afer, the aardvark, is also known as the Cape anteater.