ICZN Code
The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the current edition of which is located here.
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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.
cotype
Term formerly used in zoological taxonomy and equivalent to the modern terms syntype and paratype but no longer valid according to the ICZN code.
excluded name
A name unavailable for purposes of zoological nomenclature under provision of the ICZN code or because of a disclaimer.
invalid
In zoological nomenclature, of an available name or nomenclatural act that is not valid under the ICZN code.
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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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