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The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) acts as adviser and arbiter for the zoological community by generating and disseminating information on the correct use of the scientific names of animals.
The ICZN is responsible for producing the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature - a set of rules for the naming of animals and the resolution of nomenclatural problems
Image: Cyanea annasethe (Haeckel, 1879). Complete version of image used on the cover of the Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature. More details.
Latest News
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Obituary: William D. L. Ride (1926-2011)An obituary was published in the Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature. |
31/12/2011 |
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Obituary: Frank A. Bisby (1945-2011)An obituary was published in the Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature. |
31/12/2011 |
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Discussion on electronic publicationA public meeting to discuss the proposed amendment on electronic (e-) publication was held following the Sherborn symposium on Saturday 29 October, 2011 in the Natural History Museum, London. Approximately 30 taxonomists, librarians and publishers attended, including eight current Commissioners (Alonso-Zarazaga, Bogutskaya, Fautin, Krell, Pape, Rosenberg, van Tol, Winston) and one ex-Commissioner and member of the 4th Code Editorial Committee (Thompson). Authors of the most strongly argued published Comments on e-publication, both pro and con, were present. |
09/12/2011 |






