International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature

Case 3611

Overview

Case 3611: Case 3611 – Basilosaurus kochii Reichenbach, 1847 (currently Zygorhiza kochii; Mammalia, Cetacea): proposed replacement of the holotype by a neotype

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2013
Authors: Uhen, M. D.
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:70
Issue:2
Start Page:103
Pagination:
Date Published:06/2013
Type of Article:Case
Keywords:

Case:
Case 3611

Volume/Issue:
70(2)

Taxonomic Group(s):
Mammalia

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Opinions

Opinion 2402: Opinion 2402 (Case 3611) – Basilosaurus kochii Reichenbach, 1847 (currently Zygorhiza kochii; Mammalia, Cetacea): replacement of the holotype by a neotype not approved
Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2017
Authors: ICZN
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:74
Issue:
Start Page:125
Pagination:
Date Published:08/2017
Type of Article:Opinion
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Mammalia, Cetacea, Basilosauridae, Basilosaurus, Zygorhiza, Basilosaurus kochii, Zygorhiza kochii, Alabama, Eocene, primitive whales
Abstract:

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature has declined to use its plenary power to set aside the existing holotype of Basilosaurus kochii Reichenbach, 1847 (currently Zygorhiza kochii) and designate a neotype.

Full Text:

http://dx.doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v74.a032

Opinion:
Opinion 2402

Volume/Issue:
74

Taxonomic Group(s):

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Status of Case:
Resolved (Opinion Issued)


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