paratype
In zoological nomenclature, a specimen other than the holotype upon which a description is based, i.e., each specimen of a type series other than the holotype.
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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
patronym
In zoological nomenclature, a taxonomic name derived from the name of a person.
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replacement name
In zoological nomenclature, an available name used to replace an older available name.
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scientific name
Formal binomial or trinomial name of a species used in zoological nomenclature.
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specific epithet
In zoological nomencature, the second name in a binomen and in a trinomen. Has no nomenclatural function when used alone, though this is often done in aquarium literature or when referring to a species in passing if the genus being referred to is already clearly known. Also known as specific name.
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synonym
In zoological nomenclature, any of two or more names of the same taxonomic rank used to denote the same taxon. Names referred to as synonyms are not usually valid in the current sense.
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systematics
Branch of biology concerned with classification and nomenclature of organisms, and the relationships between them; taxonomy.
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vernacular name
Local; common; colloquial name of an animal or plant taxon. The name of a taxon in any language other than that of zoological nomenclature.
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