Reversal of priority for the species name Asterias clathrata Say, 1825 over its senior homonym Asterias clathrata Pennant, 1777: maintenance of prevailing usage

Volume: 76, Issue: 1, Pages: 202 - 206
Published: Dec 20, 2019
Abstract
The widely known and ecologically important sea star species, Luidia clathrata, was originally named Asterias clathrata by Say, 1825. This name is a junior homonym of Asterias clathrataPennant, 1777. The senior homonym has not been used as a valid name since 1899, fulfilling Article 23.9.1 of the Code, which reverses the priority of Asterias clathrataSay, 1825 over its senior homonym Asterias clathrataPennant, 1777. Here, in accordance with...
Paper Details
Title
Reversal of priority for the species name Asterias clathrata Say, 1825 over its senior homonym Asterias clathrata Pennant, 1777: maintenance of prevailing usage
Published Date
Dec 20, 2019
Volume
76
Issue
1
Pages
202 - 206
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