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Case 3611: Case 3611 – Basilosaurus kochii Reichenbach, 1847 (currently Zygorhiza kochii; Mammalia, Cetacea): proposed replacement of the holotype by a neotype

Status of Case:Resolved (Opinion Issued)
Date Published:06/2013
Authors: Uhen, M. D.
Volume and Issue:70/2
Pagination:
Keywords:
Taxonomic Group(s): Mammalia
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Opinion 2402: Opinion 2402 (Case 3611) – Basilosaurus kochii Reichenbach, 1847 (currently Zygorhiza kochii; Mammalia, Cetacea): replacement of the holotype by a neotype not approved
Status of Case:
Date Published:08/2017
Authors: ICZN
Volume and Issue:74/
Pagination:
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Mammalia, Cetacea, Basilosauridae, Basilosaurus, Zygorhiza, Basilosaurus kochii, Zygorhiza kochii, Alabama, Eocene, primitive whales
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Abstract:

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature has declined to use its plenary power to set aside the existing holotype of Basilosaurus kochii Reichenbach, 1847 (currently Zygorhiza kochii) and designate a neotype.

Full Text:

http://dx.doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v74.a032

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