17 Questions
What is the main objective of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) as stated in the text?
To create, publish, and revise scientific names for animals
Why are scientific names primarily Latinized according to the text?
Because Latin is a dead language and can be understood worldwide
What is the significance of the Strickland Code according to the text?
It is a precursor to later codes in zoological nomenclature
What situation describes homonymy in zoological nomenclature as per the text?
One scientific name being given to two different groups of organisms
In terms of naming, what does the ICZN aim to achieve as described in the text?
Maintain unique and distinct scientific names for organisms
What challenge makes stability the hardest objective to attain according to the text?
Revisions that constantly alter scientific names
What does the specific epithet 'japonica' indicate?
The species is found in Japan
What does the suffix '-oidea' indicate in the context of family-group names?
Superfamily
What is the term used for names that honor individuals who have contributed to a particular field?
Patronymic names
What does the specific epithet 'americana' in 'Periplaneta americana' indicate?
The species is found in the Americas
What does the term 'nomen nudum' refer to?
A name that did not meet the full requirements for publication
What does the specific epithet 'medicinalis' in 'Hirudo medicinalis' suggest?
The species has medicinal properties
What is an example of a publication that would be considered 'distributed via electronic signals'?
An academic journal article available on the World Wide Web
What is the purpose of a type specimen according to the text?
To serve as the original sample for naming and describing a new species
How should compound specific epithets be treated in scientific names?
They should not be hyphenated
What is the recommended preservation method for small insect type specimens according to the text?
Mounted on slides or pinned
What is the purpose of the 'NAST' mentioned?
None of the above
Test your knowledge on the guidelines for scientific publications, including the proper use of scientific names, Latinization of publication names, and rules for binomial nomenclature. Learn about the criteria of availability, including the format for compound specific epithets.
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