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ICZN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Zoology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
1, record 1, English, International%20Code%20of%20Zoological%20Nomenclature
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ICZN 1, record 1, English, ICZN
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature is a set of rules in zoology that have one fundamental aim: to provide the maximum universality and continuity in classifying all animals according to taxonomic judgment. The Code is meant to guide the nomenclature of animals, while leaving the zoologists some degree of freedom in naming and classifying new species. The rules in the Code determine what names are potentially valid for any taxon including the ranks of subspecies and superfamily. Its provisions can be waived or modified in their application to a particular case when strict adherence would cause confusion. Such exceptions are not made by an individual scientist, no matter how well-respected within his or her field, but only by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN), acting on behalf of all zoologists. 1, record 1, English, - International%20Code%20of%20Zoological%20Nomenclature
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Zoologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Code international de nomenclature zoologique
1, record 1, French, Code%20international%20de%20nomenclature%20zoologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission internationale de nomenclature zoologique (International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature - ICZN) est un organisme qui a été institué en 1895 pour établir les règles de nommage des espèces animales uniformes pour tous les groupes zoologiques. La Commission, qui compte aujourd'hui 25 membres venant de 20 pays différents, agit de deux façons. D'une part, il fait paraître le Code international de nomenclature zoologique qui contient toutes les règles de désignation des espèces animales. D'autre part il agit comme une sorte de tribunal pour régler les cas litigieux. La Commission fait paraître ses décisions dans son mensuel, le Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature. Aujourd'hui la littérature scientifique compte plusieurs millions d'espèces animales et plus 2 000 nouveaux genres et 15 000 nouvelles espèces sont crées chaque année. 1, record 1, French, - Code%20international%20de%20nomenclature%20zoologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature
1, record 2, English, International%20Commission%20on%20Zoological%20Nomenclature
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ICZN 2, record 2, English, ICZN
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Commission internationale de nomenclature zoologique
1, record 2, French, Commission%20internationale%20de%20nomenclature%20zoologique
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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