Latin names versus scientific names [was: So much for nomenclatural stability]

[Adolf Ceska]

International Code of Botanical Nomenclature states:

Principle V

Scientific names of taxonomic groups are treated as Latin regardless of
their derivation.

Not too much difference. 

Yes, I know, we are dealing with Scientific names that are treated as Latin
regardless, if are originally Greek (e.g. Aphanizomenon, Japanese (e.g.,
Tsuga) or even Czech (e.g., Svida).


Regards,

Adolf

Adolf Ceska, Victoria, BC, Canada


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Subject: Re: Latin names versus scientific names [was: So much for
nomenclatural stability]

> Please note that this is not meant in any way as a personal criticism of
> Matt's use of the term "latin names".  Canberra's daily  newspaper did
> the same thing the other day, and it's been on my mind since.  In fact,
> I think it is a fairly frequent slip that systematists use "Latin
> names".