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Which homonym is conserved in the example provided?
Which homonym is conserved in the example provided?
What family does Myroxylon L.f. belong to?
What family does Myroxylon L.f. belong to?
What is the earlier homonym referred to in the example?
What is the earlier homonym referred to in the example?
Which family is Xylosma now called after the earlier homonym?
Which family is Xylosma now called after the earlier homonym?
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In what year was Myroxylon J.R.Forst.& G.Forst. named?
In what year was Myroxylon J.R.Forst.& G.Forst. named?
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What is one scenario described for names associated with a taxon?
What is one scenario described for names associated with a taxon?
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Which option describes a case of homonymy in taxon naming?
Which option describes a case of homonymy in taxon naming?
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What does it imply when there are multiple spellings of a particular taxon name?
What does it imply when there are multiple spellings of a particular taxon name?
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What is an example of a situation involving naming problems in taxonomy?
What is an example of a situation involving naming problems in taxonomy?
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What can the existence of two or more different names for a taxon indicate?
What can the existence of two or more different names for a taxon indicate?
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Why is Latin used for scientific names?
Why is Latin used for scientific names?
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What advantage do scientific names have over common names?
What advantage do scientific names have over common names?
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Which characteristic of scientific names minimizes confusion in global communication?
Which characteristic of scientific names minimizes confusion in global communication?
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What is a key reason for using a fixed language like Latin in naming organisms?
What is a key reason for using a fixed language like Latin in naming organisms?
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What is NOT a reason for the use of Latin in scientific nomenclature?
What is NOT a reason for the use of Latin in scientific nomenclature?
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What is a lectotype?
What is a lectotype?
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Which term refers to samples that could serve as syntypes?
Which term refers to samples that could serve as syntypes?
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What role does a lectotype serve in taxonomy?
What role does a lectotype serve in taxonomy?
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What type of sample can be chosen to act as a lectotype?
What type of sample can be chosen to act as a lectotype?
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In taxonomy, what does the term 'type' typically refer to?
In taxonomy, what does the term 'type' typically refer to?
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What is the primary purpose of a neotype?
What is the primary purpose of a neotype?
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When is a neotype designated?
When is a neotype designated?
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Which scenario does not warrant the use of a neotype?
Which scenario does not warrant the use of a neotype?
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What distinguishes a neotype from a holotype?
What distinguishes a neotype from a holotype?
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Which statement is true regarding the selection of a neotype?
Which statement is true regarding the selection of a neotype?
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Study Notes
Taxonomic Nomenclature
- Multiple names may refer to the same taxon, leading to confusion in taxonomy.
- Homonyms occur when two or more names with identical spellings apply to different taxa.
- Synonyms involve different names for the same taxon, while name variations may arise from different spellings.
Example of a Homonym
- Myroxylon L.f. (1782) in the family Leguminosae is conserved; it takes precedence over the earlier homonym Myroxylon J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. (1775), which is now identified as Xylosma in the Salicaceae family.
Neotype Concept
- A neotype is selected as a single representative specimen when the original holotype is lost, destroyed, or never identified by the original author.
Types of Taxonomic Specimens
- A lectotype is a specific type of specimen that acts as a name-bearing type and serves as an authoritative reference for the taxon.
- Syntypes are multiple specimens that can function together as name-bearing types, with one being chosen as the lectotype.
Importance of Latin in Scientific Naming
- Latin, as a dead language, remains constant and unalterable, providing stability in scientific nomenclature.
- Scientific names maintain consistency globally, regardless of local languages, eliminating discrepancies across countries.
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This quiz explores the complexities of taxonomic nomenclature, including the concepts of homonyms, synonyms, and the neotype. Learn how names may overlap and the rules governing the selection of type specimens in taxonomy. Get ready to test your knowledge on these crucial topics.
