Why is the Indominus Rex called this way?
I have a question about Jurassic World. Why was the Indominus Rex called Indominus Rex when "indominus rex" means "untamable king" and it's clearly stated that the Indominus Rex was female, which would have made it indominus regina, which means untamable queen.
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In universe it's clearly because it's supposed to be an improvement on tyrannosaurus Rex.
Out of universe, the name is literary foreshadowing. It's a significant name trope. Indomitable, they try to capture and control it. They fell. Irony 101.
As to the Rex part, this is rooted in modern english preference of male as the default gender. The species is called Rex, while the individual could be either gender. Mankind, male in female, etc. The T-Rex from the first movie which also shows up in Jurassic World is also female, but still referred to as T-Rex, not regina.
Of course, the proper name would be Indomina Regina, not Indominus Regina. The Indominus would also change suffix on a gender change.
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What does Indominus stand for?
According to a user from Canada, the name Indominus is of Latin origin and means "'Dominus' means 'master' or 'owner', while 'In-' is a Latin originated prefix comparable to the english 'un-' for 'non' therefore Indominus means 'non-master' or 'non-owner' as in it cannot be owned".What was the original name for the Indominus Rex?
The Indominus Rex, also known originally as Diabolus-Rex or D-Rex, is the nickname given to a genetically-created hybrid dinosaur that is the villain in the Jurassic World movie.Why is Indominus Rex described as a hybrid?
Indominus rex is a genetically modified species of dinosaur in the Jurassic World Evolution series, created by InGen by combining the base genome of a Tyrannosaurus with that of a Velociraptor.What animal DNA is the Indominus Rex?
The Indominus rex has DNA from T-rex, Giganotosaurus, cuttlefish, Velociraptor, pit viper, Majungasaurus, Carnotaurus, tree frog, and other creatures. The I-rex was a theropod, and the base of its form came from the T-Rex. From the Giganotosaurus, the I-rex inherited a massive head and teeth.What Happened AFTER The Indominus Rex Went Underwater In Jurassic World?
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