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Vacancy for ICZN Executive Secretary. To continue to serve the taxonomic community and to work for the stability of names in zoology, the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature is seeking a motivated individual with the relevant expertise and skills to fill the position of its Executive Secretary. Details of the vacancy may be found at the following link:... |
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The Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature now on BioOne Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature content from 2008 is now on BioOne. Bulletin content prior to 2008 is available on the Biodiversity Heritage Library. |
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The Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature joins BioOne From 3 January 2017, the Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature will be distributed by BioOne. |
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Election of new ICZN President and Vice-President, and closure of London Office Following elections during the month of February 2016, Commissioners Pape and Harvey were been elected as President and Vice-President of the ICZN, respectively. Also, the London Office of the Secretariat will close from 1 April 2016. The full announcement is available as a PDF file.... |
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NUS News article on ICZN A news article on the ICZN has appeared in the January–February 2016 issue of NUS News. Download a PDF of the article here. |
Welcome to the ICZN
The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) acts as adviser and arbiter for the zoological community by generating and disseminating information on the correct use of the scientific names of animals. The ICZN is responsible for producing the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature - a set of rules for the naming of animals and the resolution of nomenclatural problems.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Commissioner Susan Lim (Parasitology; Malaysia)
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ICZN activities depend to a crucial extent on donations from individuals, institutions, learned societies and grant-giving bodies.
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Why are names important?
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International conventions and national or regional legislation concerning threatened or endanger
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Drywood termites, where abundant, can cause great economic losses, with costs for control and re
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Since its foundation, the Commission has considered numerous applications dealing with the names