GROUPS contra subgenus

[Barry M. OConnor]

At 10:46 PM +1100 2/17/01, Vr. Richard Bejsak-Colloredo-Mansfeld wrote:
>Dear colleagues
>If someone has divided genus into groups..
>even create identification key into this groups...
>I would like to know if is not easier and more sensible to create subgenus?

The difference is that if one formally names subgenera, these names enter
the realm of the ICZN and must follow those rules.  "Groups" on the other
hand, are informal and may come and go without regard for the rules of
nomenclature. - Barry

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