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  • nomenclature

    Branch of taxonomy concerned with the application of scientific names to taxa, based on a particular classification scheme and in accordance with agreed international rules and conventions.

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  • binomial nomenclature

    The scientific system of naming an organism using two terms, the first representing the genus and the second the species. Also referred to as 'scientific name' or, somewhat inaccurately, 'Latin name'.

  • zoological nomenclature

    Taxonomic system of scientific names for zoological taxa and the provisions for the formation, treatment, and use of those names. See ICZN.

  • ICZN

    Abbreviation for The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, the organisation responsible for producing and regulating the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.

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  • invalid

    In zoological nomenclature, of an available name or nomenclatural act that is not valid under the ICZN code.

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  • binomial name

    The two part name of a species used in zoological nomenclature comprising generic (for the genus) and specific (for the species) names which form the full scientific name when combined, e.g. Carassius auratus.

  • conserved name

    A scientific name that has specific nomenclatural protection under the ICZN code, specifically a name that is otherwise unavailable or invalid but has been made available as a valid name by removal of the obstacles blocking its use.

  • designation

    In icthyology, the nomenclatural act by which the type specimen of a previously or newly-established genus, subgenus, species, or subspecies is fixed via an express statement.

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  • excluded name

    A name unavailable for purposes of zoological nomenclature under provision of the ICZN code or because of a disclaimer.

  • ICZN Code

    The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the current edition of which is located here.

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  • incertae sedis

    In zoological nomenclature, of uncertain taxonomic position.

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  • invalid name

    In zoological nomenclature, any available name for a taxon other than the valid name.

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  • junior homonym

    In zoological nomenclature, the more recently-established homonym if two or more exist.

  • junior synonym

    In zoological nomenclature, the more recently-established synonym if two or more exist.

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  • lectotype

    In zoological nomenclature, a syntype specimen selected as the name-bearing type of a nominal taxon in the absence of a designated holotype.

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  • name-bearing type

    In zoological nomenclature, the biological type (normally either a genus, species, or specimen) that determines how a name is applied.

  • new combination

    In zoological nomenclature, the first combination of a generic and previously-published specific name.

  • nominal taxon

    A nomenclatural concept denoted by an available name used in an original description, and based, actually or potentially, upon its name-bearing type but having no defined taxonomic boundaries. Often used when the precise definition of a species or genus is unclear, such as when a name may refer to more than one taxon and is therefore in need of clarification.

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  • paralectotype

    In zoological nomenclature, any remaining member of a former syntype series following designation of a lectotype.

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