Abstract
The use of scientific names or nomina (Dubois 2000) in the scientific literature requires attention to the international nomenclatural rules of the Code (Anonymous 1999). Articles 7 to 20 of this Code put precise conditions for the availability of nomina, which must be respected if these are to be used as valid in taxonomy. Similarly, Articles 52 to 60 concern the situation of homonynous nomina. Lack of attention to these rules may create nomenclatural instability and confusion and should be avoided, or corrected when discovered.
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