-i or -ii? (ICZN)

[Alec McClay]

A similar case: An author in 1808 names a species "hookeri". In the
original description he states that the species was discovered by a Mr.
W.J. Hooker and that he is naming it after Mr. Hooker "and his brother Mr.
J. Hooker". The name hookeri has been in common use since then. In 1995
another author emends the spelling to "hookerorum" on the grounds that it
should have a plural ending and "hookeri" is thus an incorrect original
spelling under Article 32(c). I do not have access to the current ICZN, but
would like to know (1) is this emendation justified under the code? (2) is
there a case for conserving the original spelling? (3) will the situation
be any different under the 4th edition of the code when it comes into force?



Alec McClay
Research Scientist, Biological Control of Weeds

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