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PhyloCode
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English
Etymology
en :af phylo- code + 1
Proper noun
A draft code of formal nomenclature intended to allow naming phylogenetic groups, of all living things, rather than taxonomic groups (taxa). Officially, such names are intended to supplement scientific names rather than replace them.
en New Scientist 11 Sep 2004 12–13 They want to replace it with a more rational scheme they call the PhyloCode Given the hostile reception PhyloCode has received so far, they have a lot of convincing to do
Usage notes
Appears as both PhyloCode and the PhyloCode.
See also
en ICBN
en Taxonomy