👉 The word "Annona" is derived from the Latin word for egg, and refers to a type of mammalian egg that is typically found in water or muddy areas. It is named after the Annonidae family of birds, which includes the White-eyed Ducks (Anas crecca), the Common Teal (Anas platyrhynchos), and the Green Turtle Coot (Aix sponsa).