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synonym > doxisonym

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doxisonym  

Definition

  • A category of synonymy: Two distinct nomina of the same nominal-series having different onomatophores (and onomatostases if relevant) that are considered to denote the same taxon in a given ergotaxonomy for subjective reasons, i.e., on the basis of a taxonomic interpretation. (Dubois 2000)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • subjective synonym

Note

  • Etymology: G: δόξα (doxa), opinion - ἴσος (isos), equal - ὄνομα (onoma), name.

Scope note

  • Code: Subjective synonym: Each of two or more names whose synonymy is only a matter of individual opinion, i.e. it is not objective.

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • Dubois, A. (2000) Synonymies and related lists in zoology: general proposals, with examples in herpetology. Dumerilia, 4 (2): 33–98.

Identifier

  • 816

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/FM8-PD692RFQ-4

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