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Reversal of priority for the species name Asterias clathrata Say, 1825 over its senior homonym Asterias clathrata Pennant, 1777: maintenance of prevailing usage

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2019
Authors: Pawson, D. L., Pawson, D. J., McCullough, J. J.
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:76
Issue:
Start Page:202
Pagination:
Date Published:12/2019
Type of Article:Nomenclatural Note
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Echinodermata, Asteroidea, LUIDIIDAE, Luidia clathrata, sea stars, Western Atlantic
Abstract:

The widely known and ecologically important sea star species, Luidia clathrata, was originally named Asterias clathrata by Say, 1825. This name is a junior homonym of Asterias clathrata Pennant, 1777. The senior homonym has not been used as a valid name since 1899, fulfilling Article 23.9.1 of the Code, which reverses the priority of Asterias clathrata Say, 1825 over its senior homonym Asterias clathrata Pennant, 1777. Here, in accordance with Article 23.9.2, we declare Asterias clathrata Say, 1825 a nomen protectum and Asterias clathrata Pennant, 1777 a nomen oblitum.

Full Text:

http://dx.doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v76.a064

Related Case(s):
Case 3755

Volume/Issue:
76

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