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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • description

    Used in ichthyology in reference to a written description of a new species, usually in the form of a scientifically-published paper though many have been also appeared in aquarium literature, particularly in the late twentieth century. Also referred to as 'type description' or 'original description'.

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  • 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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  • od

    Abbreviation of the term original description, sometimes used in non-scientific literature.

  • nomen nudum

    Naked name; a scientific name unavailable for use because it does not have a corresponding description, reference or indication. Can be made available if published in a fashion sufficient to meet the ICZN criteria of availability, in which case the name is attributed to the person making it available rather than the original author.

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