[Taxacom] Quick question re formation of a family-group name

[Doug Yanega]

Stephen Thorpe wrote:

>we seem to have a communication breakdown over this issue!
>
>again I refer you both to:
>
>29.5. Maintenance of current spellings. If a spelling of a 
>family-group name was not formed in accordance with Article 29.3 but 
>is in prevailing usage, that spelling is to be maintained, whether 
>or not it is the original spelling and whether or not its derivation 
>from the name of the type genus is in accordance with the 
>grammatical procedures in Articles 29.3.1 and 29.3.2.

The names "Pericelidae" and "Pericelididae" *are* formed in 
accordance with Art. 29.3 (either is allowed).

Art. 29.5 only applies to cases where they are NOT, e.g., if the name 
had been spelled "Pericelisidae".

Peace,
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