An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of Malacological and Conchological Terms |
|||
by Paul S. Mikkelsen |
Term | Definition |
BINARY NOMENCLATURE = BINOMIAL NOMENCLATURE |
The use of BINOMEN, that is a GENUS and SPECIES name combination to name and refer to a SPECIES; see also: ICZN; NONBINOMIAL. | |
BINOMEN (adj: BINOMIAL) |
The combination of a GENUS and SPECIES name, conforming to the principles of binary nomenclature; the full generic and specific name of a species, e.g., Strombus gigas. Together, these names comprise the SCIENTIFIC NAME of a species; see also: COMMON NAME. | |
NONBINOMIAL | A name not conforming to accepted principles of BINARY NOMENCLATURE as set forth in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN). | |
Copyright ©Paul S. Mikkelsen, All Rights Reserved | Return to Home Page | Return to Top | Over 1700 Terms in the Glossary! |