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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 members from 19 countries,<ref>http://iczn.org/content/about-iczn</ref> mainly practicing zoological [[taxonomist]]s.<ref>[http://iczn.org/content/about-iczn Official web page of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature]</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 27 members from 19 countries,<ref>http://iczn.org/content/about-iczn</ref> mainly practicing zoological [[taxonomist]]s.<ref name="about">[http://iczn.org/content/about-iczn Official web page of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature]</ref> |
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==Organization== |
==Organization== |
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The ICZN is governed by the "Constitution of the ICZN", which is usually published together with the [[ICZN Code]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} |
The ICZN is governed by the "Constitution of the ICZN", which is usually published together with the [[ICZN Code]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} |
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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/ |
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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The regular term of service of a member of the Commission is 6 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 3 years is prescribed before the member can stand again for election.<ref>[http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/index.jsp ICZN Constitution] Art. 3.1, 3.2</ref> |
The regular term of service of a member of the Commission is 6 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 3 years is prescribed before the member can stand again for election.<ref>[http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/index.jsp ICZN Constitution] Art. 3.1, 3.2</ref> |
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==Activities== |
==Activities== |
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The work of the Commission is supported by a small secretariat based at the [[Natural History Museum, London|Natural History Museum]] in London, and funded by the [[International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature]] (ITZN), a charitable organization. The Commission assists the zoological community "through generation and dissemination of information on the correct use of the scientific names of animals". |
The work of the Commission is supported by a small secretariat based at the [[Natural History Museum, London|Natural History Museum]] in London, and funded by the [[International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature]] (ITZN), a charitable organization. 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" /> |
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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 which 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 which 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> |
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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'''''. |
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" /> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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| Abbreviation | ICZN |
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| Formation | 1895 |
| Type | INGO |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English, French |
| Website | Official ICZN website |
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 members from 19 countries,[1] mainly practicing zoological taxonomists.[2]
Organization
The ICZN is governed by the "Constitution of the ICZN", which is usually published together with the ICZN Code.[citation needed]
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 6 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 3 years is prescribed before the member can stand again for election.[4]
Activities
The work of the Commission is supported by a small secretariat based at the Natural History Museum in London, and funded by the International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature (ITZN), a charitable organization. The Commission assists the zoological community "through generation and dissemination of information on the correct use of the scientific names of animals".[2]
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 which are treated as animals. New editions of the Code are elaborated by the Editorial Committee appointed by the Commission.[5] The 4th edition of the Code (1999) was edited by seven people.[6]
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.[2]
See also
- International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants
- International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
References
- ^ http://iczn.org/content/about-iczn
- ^ a b c Official web page of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature
- ^ ICZN Code Art. 77.3.1, ICZN Constitution Art. 3.1.1., 4.4.1, 4.5, 11.1.2, 16.1.3
- ^ ICZN Constitution Art. 3.1, 3.2
- ^ ICZN Constitution Art. 16.2
- ^ 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.
