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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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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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patronym

In zoological nomenclature, a taxonomic name derived from the name of a person.

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rejected name

In zoological nomernclature, any name, available, unavailable, or vernacular, for a taxon other than its valid name. Also referred to using the Latin term nomen rejiciendum (nom. rej.).

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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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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