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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.

trinomen

Combination of generic name, specific, and subspecific names which together form the name of a subspecies.

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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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.

new combination

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

ex gr.

Abbreviation of the Latin ex grege, meaning 'from the herd, of the group'. Sometimes used between the generic and specific parts of a binomial name when the precise species is not known but the organism can be identified as belonging to a named group of species.

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genus

Taxonomic group into which a family is divided and which contains one or more species characterised by a shared trait or traits. The generic name is used, either alone or followed by one or two specific epithets, to form a binomen or trinomen.

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