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Issue: Vol. 42 No. 1: 23 Jun. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-06-23
DOI: 10.11646/bionomina.42.1.1
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On the unavailability of five reptilian names

Departamento de Zoologia; Instituto de Ciências Biológicas; Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. 36036-900; Juiz de Fora; Minas Gerais; Brazil
Amphisbaenia Squamata Amphisbaenidae Cadeidae Scincidae Teiidae taxonomy nomenclature availability electronic publications preliminary version version of record ZooBank

Abstract

Failure to follow the rules of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature can lead to significant confusion in taxonomic literature. This study examines five reptilian names (for two species, two genera and one family) that should be considered unavailable due to non-compliance with specific Code’s criteria. Proper adherence to the Code is essential for maintaining consistency and clarity in taxonomy. However, interpreting the Code is often challenging, and some of its rules require improvement. Despite these difficulties, taxonomists must remain knowledgeable about the Code regulations to ensure the nomenclatural availability of their work and stability of zoological nomenclature.

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