[Fwd: Re: any official terminology? Nomenclature versus Taxonomy]

[Martin Spies]

christian thompson wrote:
> Sorry, but the problem with the previous messages is ...

Problem? What problem?

> REVISED STATUS can and should be used to signal a change in TAXONOMY.
> ... indexers need a FLAG to tell them that
> there has been a change in Taxonomy.

I agree with the idea behind Chris' messages. I also agree that
"revised status" would be a practicable form for such a term. However,
in order for signals to work, the sender and receiver must agree on a
definition of the precise meaning of each signal. Where do I find such
a definition of "revised status" laid down in a way that rules out
even partial misuse by an author sending such a signal, and even
partial misunderstanding by the receiving "indexer"?

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Martin Spies
c/o Zoologische Staatssammlung Muenchen
Germany