Valid name (zoology)

In zoological nomenclature, the valid name of a taxon is the sole correct scientific name. The valid name should be used for that taxon, instead of any other name that may currently be being used, or may previously have been used. A name name is valid when, and only when, it is in harmony with all the relevant rules listed in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN).[1] A valid name is the correct zoological name of a taxon.[2]

Not to be confused with botany's validly published name, which is equivalent to zoology's available name

In contrast, a name which violates the rules of the ICZN is known as an invalid name. An invalid name is not considered to be the correct scientific name for a taxon.[3]

There are numerous different kinds of invalid names.

Different rules for botany

Under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, the term validly published name has a different meaning that corresponds to zoology's available name.[5] The botanical equivalent of zoology's term "valid name" is correct name.

See also

References
  1. "ICZN Code - Introduction". International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN). Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  2. "Biological Nomenclature". Department of Biology, Saint Louis University. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  3. Hamish Robertson. "How animals are given scientific names". Biodiversity Explorer, Iziko Museums of Cape Town. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  4. "ICZN Code - Glossary". International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN). Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  5. McNeill, J.; Barrie, F.R.; Buck, W.R.; Demoulin, V.; Greuter, W.; Hawksworth, D.L.; Herendeen, P.S.; Knapp, S.; Marhold, K.; Prado, J.; Reine, W.F.P.h.V.; Smith, G.F.; Wiersema, J.H.; Turland, N.J. (2012). International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (Melbourne Code) adopted by the Eighteenth International Botanical Congress Melbourne, Australia, July 2011: Glossary. Regnum Vegetabile 154. A.R.G. Gantner Verlag KG. ISBN 978-3-87429-425-6.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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