International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature

Case 3673

Overview

Case 3673: Geophilus alpinus Meinert, 1870 (Chilopoda): proposed conservation of the specific name

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2015
Authors: Bonato, L., Minelli, A.
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:72
Issue:1
Start Page:41
Pagination:
Date Published:03/2015
Type of Article:Case
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Chilopoda, Geophilus, Geophilus alpinus, Geophilus impressus, Geophilus palustris, geophilomorph centipedes
Abstract:

The purpose of this application, under Article 23.9.3 of the Code, is to conserve the specific name Geophilus alpinus Meinert, 1870 for a widespread European species of geophilomorph centipedes. This name, currently in use, is threatened by the subjective synonyms Geophilus impressus C.L. Koch, 1847 and Geophilus palustris C.L. Koch, 1863, which have been disregarded since 1874 and 1882 respectively.

Full Text:

https://doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v72i1.a10

Case:
Case 3673

Volume/Issue:
72(1)

Taxonomic Group(s):
Chilopoda

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Opinions

Opinion 2450: Geophilus alpinus Meinert, 1870 (Chilopoda): specific name not conserved
Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2020
Authors: ICZN
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:77
Issue:
Start Page:55
Pagination:
Date Published:04/2020
Type of Article:Opinion
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Chilopoda, Geophilus, Geophilus alpinus, Geophilus impressus, Geophilus palustris, geophilomorph centipedes
Abstract:

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature has declined to use its plenary power to conserve the specific name of Geophilus alpinus Meinert, 1870 for a European species of geophilomorph centipede. As a result, the name impressus C.L. Koch, 1847 as published in the binomen Geophilus impressus has priority over the names palustris C.L. Koch, 1863, as published in the binomen Geophilus palustris and alpinus Meinert, 1870, as published in the binomen Geophilus alpinus whenever the former is considered synonymous with either of the latter.

Full Text:

https://doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v77.a016

Opinion:
Opinion 2450

Volume/Issue:
77

Taxonomic Group(s):

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Status of Case:
Resolved (Opinion Issued)


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