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Every sponge its own name: removing Porifera homonyms
Rob W M VAN Soest1, John N A Hooper, Peter J Butler
1Naturalis Biodiversity Center, P.O. Box 9517, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands. rob.vansoest@naturalis.nl.
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|April 2, 2020
Summary
To ensure accurate sponge taxonomy, this study addresses homonyms (duplicate scientific names) in the World Porifera Database. It proposes 116 new names for junior homonyms, including five new genus names, following zoological nomenclature rules.
Area of Science:
- * Zoological Nomenclature
- * Marine Biology
- * Taxonomy
Background:
- * Homonyms, or duplicate scientific names, create confusion in biological classification.
- * A review of the World Porifera Database revealed 121 homonymic cases affecting 272 nominal taxa.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To resolve homonymy in sponge nomenclature within the World Porifera Database.
- * To propose new names (nomina nova) for junior homonyms according to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN).
Main Methods:
- * Systematic review of sponge taxon names in the World Porifera Database.
- * Identification and analysis of homonymic cases (species-group and genus-group names).
- * Application of ICZN rules to propose replacement names or reassign to available synonyms.
Main Results:
- * Identified 121 homonymic cases involving 272 nominal taxa (115 species-group, 6 genus-group).
- * Proposed 116 new names (nomina nova) for junior homonyms.
- * Introduced five new genus names as part of the proposed changes.
Conclusions:
- * The proposed name changes resolve homonymy, improving the stability and accuracy of sponge taxonomy.
- * This work provides a clear reference table for all proposed name alterations for researchers.
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