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homonymy  

Definition

  • In zoological nomenclature, the fact that two distinct nomina of the same nominal-series have spellings deemed to be identical under the Code. Each one is called a homonym. (Traditional term, definition by A. Dubois)

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Note

  • Etymology: G: ὁμός (homos), the same - ὄνομα (onoma), name.

Scope note

  • Code: I. 1) In the family group: state of each of two or more available names having the same spelling, or differing only in suffix, and denoting different nominal taxa. 2) In the genus group: state of each of two or more available names having the same spelling, and denoting different nominal taxa. 3) In the species group: each of two or more available specific or subspecific names having the same spelling, or spellings that are similar enough (Article 58 of the code), and established for different nominal taxa, and either originally (primary homonymy) or subsequently (secondary homonymy) combined with the same generic name II. The relationship between homonyms.

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Identifier

  • 400

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