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Liturgusa Saussure, 1869 (Insecta, Mantodea, LITURGUSIDAE): conservation as a justified emendation

Publication Type:Journal Article
Date Published:03/2014
Authors: Svenson, G. J.
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume and Issue:71/1
Pagination:60-66
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Mantodea, LITURGUSIDAE, Liturgusa, Liturgousa, Liturgousa cayennensis, praying mantis, Neotropical
Abstract:

The Mantodea genus name Liturgusa Saussure, 1869 was originally published as Liturgousa but the spelling of Liturgusa (an unjustified emendation) has been in prevailing usage since 1900 and as such is deemed available under Article 33.2.3.1 of the Code.

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https://doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v71i1.a6

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71(1)

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