Nomen correctum

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA name whose spelling is required or allowed to be intentionally altered under the ICZN rules of nomenclature but which does not have to be transferred from one taxon to another.

Synonyms

nomen protectum synonym homonym protonym zoological name specific name junior synonym nomen ambiguum species name senior synonym common name binomial name

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