Publication - Biological Classification

Biological Classification

In biological classification (taxonomy), the publication of the description of a taxon has to comply with some rules.

  • It must be published in Latin.
  • It must be published on paper.
  • The publication must be generally available.
  • The date of publication is the date the published material became generally available.

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