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Case 3703: Nautilus pompilius Linnaeus, 1758 (Mollusca, Cephalopoda, Nautilida): proposed designation of a neotype

Status of Case:Resolved (Opinion Issued)
Date Published:12/2015
Authors: Nikolaeva, S. V., Saunders, W. B., Mapes, R., Allcock, A. L.
Volume and Issue:72/4
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Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Nautilida, Nautilus pompilius, Ambon, neotype
Taxonomic Group(s): Cephalopoda, Mollusca, Nautilida
Abstract:

The purpose of this application, under Article 75.5 of the Code, is to set aside all type fixations for Nautilus pompilius Linnaeus, 1758, and to designate a neotype. The type series of N. pompilius includes specimens in the Linnean Society of London, the University Museum in Uppsala, and specimens figured by pre-Linnaean authors indicated by reference by Linnaeus (1758). The original material includes juveniles, specimens with unknown provenance, modified specimens and carved ornaments. Given the poor quality of the material and the lack of clarity as to its type status, we apply to the Commission asking to set aside all previous type fixations and designate a neotype. The neotype designation is of utmost importance for accurate identification of this species, which is necessary for its trade control and protection.

Full Text:

https://doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v72i4.a21

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Opinions

Opinion 2426: Nautilus pompilius Linnaeus, 1758 (Mollusca, Cephalopoda, Nautilida): neotype designated
Status of Case:
Date Published:12/2018
Authors: ICZN
Volume and Issue:75/
Pagination:
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Nautilida, Nautilus pompilius, Ambon
Taxonomic Group(s):
Abstract:

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature has ruled under the plenary power to set aside all previous type fixations for Nautilus pompilius Linnaeus, 1758, and to designate as neotype an identifiable specimen with known provenance.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v75.a063

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