[The consequences of the third edition of the Zoological Code for Nomenclature for parasitology]

In 1985 the Third Edition of the International Rules of Zoological Nomenclature, now called "the Code", was published in London. The most important new regulations are commented and especially those underlined which are relevant for parasitology. Therefore examples from parasitology are cited when the ending of species names, the derivatio nominis, the transcription of the German umlaut, the ending of family names as well as collective group names are explained. Furthermore the author comments the citation of the author's name and date of publication of a species description, the principle of continuity (nomina oblita), the term hospito-subspecies as well as the term hapanotype which was newly introduced into nomenclature.