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The '''International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature''' ('''ICZN''') is an organization dedicated to "achieving stability and sense in the scientific naming of animals". Founded in 1895, it currently comprises 27 commissioners from 20 countries.<ref name="about">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iczn.org/about-the-iczn/|title=About the ICZN|website=International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature|access-date=2021-03-26}}</ref>
The '''International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature''' ('''ICZN''') is an organization dedicated to "achieving stability and sense in the scientific naming of animals". Founded in 1895, it currently comprises 26 commissioners from 20 countries.<ref name="about">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iczn.org/about-the-iczn/|title=About the ICZN|website=International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature|access-date=2021-03-26}}</ref>


==Organization==
==Organization==
The ICZN is governed by the "Constitution of the ICZN", which is usually published together with the [[ICZN Code]].<ref name="constitution">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iczn.org/the-code/the-international-code-of-zoological-nomenclature/the-code-online/?nfv=&booksection=constitution|title=The Code Online &#124; International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature|website=www.iczn.org}}</ref>
The ICZN is governed by the "Constitution of the ICZN", which is usually published together with the [[ICZN Code]].<ref name="constitution">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iczn.org/the-code/the-international-code-of-zoological-nomenclature/the-code-online/?nfv=&booksection=constitution|title=The Code Online &#124; International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature|website=iczn.org}}</ref>


Members are elected by the Section of Zoological Nomenclature,<ref>[http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/index.jsp ICZN Code] Art. 77.3.1, [http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/includes/page.jsp?nfv=&booksection=constitution ICZN Constitution] Art. 3.1.1., 4.4.1, 4.5, 11.1.2, 16.1.3</ref> established by the [[International Union of Biological Sciences]] (IUBS).
Members are elected by the Section of Zoological Nomenclature,<ref>[http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/index.jsp ICZN Code] Art. 77.3.1, [http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/includes/page.jsp?nfv=&booksection=constitution ICZN Constitution] Art. 3.1.1., 4.4.1, 4.5, 11.1.2, 16.1.3</ref> established by the [[International Union of Biological Sciences]] (IUBS).
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Since 2014, the work of the Commission is supported by a small secretariat based at the [[National University of Singapore]], in [[Singapore]]. Previously, the secretariat was based in London and funded by the '''International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature'''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://iczn.org/content/international-trust-zoological-nomenclature |title= International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature |publisher=ICZN |access-date=4 October 2018}}</ref> The Commission assists the zoological community "through generation and dissemination of information on the correct use of the scientific names of animals".<ref name="about" />
Since 2014, the work of the Commission is supported by a small secretariat based at the [[National University of Singapore]], in [[Singapore]]. Previously, the secretariat was based in London and funded by the '''International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature'''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://iczn.org/content/international-trust-zoological-nomenclature |title= International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature |publisher=ICZN |access-date=4 October 2018}}</ref> The Commission assists the zoological community "through generation and dissemination of information on the correct use of the scientific names of animals".<ref name="about" />


The ICZN publishes the [[International Code of Zoological Nomenclature]] (usually referred to as "the Code" or "the ICZN Code"), a widely accepted [[Convention (norm)|convention]] containing the rules for the formal [[scientific name|scientific naming]] of all [[organism]]s that are treated as [[animal]]s. New editions of the Code are elaborated by the Editorial Committee appointed by the Commission.<ref>[http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/index.jsp ICZN Constitution] Art. 16.2</ref> The 4th edition of the Code (1999) was edited by seven people.<ref>W. D. L. Ride, H. G. Cogger, C. Dupuis, O. Kraus, A. Minelli, F. C. Thompson, P. K. Tubbs, as given in the ICZN Code 4th edition (printed version) p. IV.</ref>
The ICZN publishes the [[International Code of Zoological Nomenclature]] (usually referred to as "the Code" or "the ICZN Code"), a widely accepted [[Convention (norm)|convention]] containing the rules for the formal [[scientific name|scientific naming]] of all [[organism]]s that are treated as [[animal]]s. New editions of the Code are elaborated by the Editorial Committee appointed by the Commission.<ref>[http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/index.jsp ICZN Constitution] Art. 16.2</ref> The current (4th) edition of the Code (1999) was edited by seven people,<ref>W. D. L. Ride, H. G. Cogger, C. Dupuis, O. Kraus, A. Minelli, F. C. Thompson, P. K. Tubbs, as given in the ICZN Code 4th edition (printed version) p. IV.</ref> with work on the next (5th) edition underway.


The Commission also provides rulings on individual problems brought to its attention, as arbitration may be necessary in contentious cases, where strict adherence to the Code would interfere with stability of usage (e.g., see [[conserved name]]). These rulings are published in the '''''Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature'''''.<ref name="about" /> Starting in 2017, the ''Bulletin'' became an online-only journal and joined [[BioOne]], which hosts volumes 65 (2008) onwards of the ''Bulletin''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bioone.org/page/resources/institutions/new |title=Title additions & departures |publisher=BioOne |access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref>
The Commission also provides rulings on individual problems brought to its attention, as arbitration may be necessary in contentious cases, where strict adherence to the Code would interfere with stability of usage (e.g., see [[conserved name]]). These rulings are published in the '''''Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature'''''.<ref name="about" /> Starting in 2017, the ''Bulletin'' became an online-only journal and joined [[BioOne]], which hosts volumes 65 (2008) onwards of the ''Bulletin''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bioone.org/page/resources/institutions/new |title=Title additions & departures |publisher=BioOne |access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref>


== Executive Secretaries ==
== Executive Secretaries ==
* (–2003) Andrew Wakeham-Dawson <ref>{{cite report |author=Andrew Polaszek |date=2007 |title=Scientific Members - International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) |url=http://iubs.org/pdf/General%20Assembly/29th/Report%20of%20Activities%20-%20ICZN.pdf |publisher=International Union of Biological Sciences |access-date=30 November 2021}}</ref>
* (–2003) Andrew Wakeham-Dawson<ref name=":0">{{cite report |author=Andrew Polaszek |date=2007 |title=Scientific Members – International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) |url=http://iubs.org/pdf/General%20Assembly/29th/Report%20of%20Activities%20-%20ICZN.pdf |publisher=International Union of Biological Sciences |access-date=30 November 2021}}</ref>
* (2003–2008) [[Andrew Polaszek]]<ref name=":0" />
* (2003–2008) [[Andrew Polaszek]]<ref>{{cite report |author=Andrew Polaszek |date=2007 |title=Scientific Members - International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) |url=http://iubs.org/pdf/General%20Assembly/29th/Report%20of%20Activities%20-%20ICZN.pdf |publisher=International Union of Biological Sciences |access-date=30 November 2021}}</ref>
* (2008–2016) Ellinor Michel
* (2008–2016) Ellinor Michel
* (2016–2018) Martyn E. Y. Low
* (2016–2018) Martyn E. Y. Low
* (2018–2022) Gwynne Lim
* (2018–2022) Gwynne Lim
* (2021–2021) Evan Quah
* (2021–2021) Evan Quah
* (2022–Present) Dominic Y. J. Ng
* (2022–present) Dominic Y. J. Ng


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/index.jsp Text of the Code]
* [https://www.iczn.org/the-code/the-code-online/ Text of the Code]
* [http://www.zoobank.org ICZN ZooBank]
* [https://www.zoobank.org/ ICZN ZooBank]
* {{cite journal |author=ICZN |year=2008 |title=Proposed amendment of the ''International Code of Zoological Nomenclature'' to expand and refine methods of publication |journal=[[African Invertebrates]] |volume=49 |issue=2 |pages=1–11 |doi=10.5733/afin.049.0201 |doi-access=free }}
* {{cite journal |author=ICZN |year=2008 |title=Proposed amendment of the ''International Code of Zoological Nomenclature'' to expand and refine methods of publication |journal=[[African Invertebrates]] |volume=49 |issue=2 |pages=1–11 |doi=10.5733/afin.049.0201 |bibcode=2008AfrIn..49....1. |doi-access=free }}
* [https://bioone.org/journals/the-bulletin-of-zoological-nomenclature ''The Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature''] via BioOne
* [https://bioone.org/journals/the-bulletin-of-zoological-nomenclature ''The Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature''] via BioOne


Latest revision as of 00:17, 5 November 2023

Not to be confused with International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature
AbbreviationICZN
Formation18 September 1895; 128 years ago (1895-09-18)
TypeInternational non-governmental organization
Location
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English, French
Main organ
Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
AffiliationsInternational Union of Biological Sciences
Websiteiczn.org

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) is an organization dedicated to "achieving stability and sense in the scientific naming of animals". Founded in 1895, it currently comprises 26 commissioners from 20 countries.[1]

Organization[edit]

The ICZN is governed by the "Constitution of the ICZN", which is usually published together with the ICZN Code.[2]

Members are elected by the Section of Zoological Nomenclature,[3] established by the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS).

The regular term of service of a member of the Commission is six years. Members can be re-elected up to a total of three full six-year terms in a row. After 18 continuous years of elected service, a break of at least three years is prescribed before the member can stand again for election.[4]

Activities[edit]

Since 2014, the work of the Commission is supported by a small secretariat based at the National University of Singapore, in Singapore. Previously, the secretariat was based in London and funded by the International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature.[5] The Commission assists the zoological community "through generation and dissemination of information on the correct use of the scientific names of animals".[1]

The ICZN publishes the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (usually referred to as "the Code" or "the ICZN Code"), a widely accepted convention containing the rules for the formal scientific naming of all organisms that are treated as animals. New editions of the Code are elaborated by the Editorial Committee appointed by the Commission.[6] The current (4th) edition of the Code (1999) was edited by seven people,[7] with work on the next (5th) edition underway.

The Commission also provides rulings on individual problems brought to its attention, as arbitration may be necessary in contentious cases, where strict adherence to the Code would interfere with stability of usage (e.g., see conserved name). These rulings are published in the Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature.[1] Starting in 2017, the Bulletin became an online-only journal and joined BioOne, which hosts volumes 65 (2008) onwards of the Bulletin.[8]

Executive Secretaries[edit]

  • (–2003) Andrew Wakeham-Dawson[9]
  • (2003–2008) Andrew Polaszek[9]
  • (2008–2016) Ellinor Michel
  • (2016–2018) Martyn E. Y. Low
  • (2018–2022) Gwynne Lim
  • (2021–2021) Evan Quah
  • (2022–present) Dominic Y. J. Ng

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "About the ICZN". International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  2. ^ "The Code Online | International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature". iczn.org.
  3. ^ ICZN Code Art. 77.3.1, ICZN Constitution Art. 3.1.1., 4.4.1, 4.5, 11.1.2, 16.1.3
  4. ^ ICZN Constitution Art. 3.1, 3.2
  5. ^ "International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature". ICZN. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  6. ^ ICZN Constitution Art. 16.2
  7. ^ W. D. L. Ride, H. G. Cogger, C. Dupuis, O. Kraus, A. Minelli, F. C. Thompson, P. K. Tubbs, as given in the ICZN Code 4th edition (printed version) p. IV.
  8. ^ "Title additions & departures". BioOne. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  9. ^ a b Andrew Polaszek (2007). Scientific Members – International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) (PDF) (Report). International Union of Biological Sciences. Retrieved 30 November 2021.

External links[edit]

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