Taxonomic database
Terry Eng
teng at ccpl.carr.lib.md.us
Fri Jul 25 20:28:37 EDT 1997
Hi all,
Does anyone know of any organization responsible for cataloging
scientific names? I am interested in knowing who actually officializes
these names or if they are officialized by the various societies
dealing
with specific groups of organisms, such as an ichthyological society
with regard to fishes. I feel that such a database would be an
extremely
useful resource if a single one exists. My current question involves
the
validity of the nomenclature of the blue mandarin dragonette native to
the Pacific. I have seen it listed as Synchiropus splendidus but more
recently as Pterosynchiropus splendidus and am wondering which is the
official name. Any feedback on this issue is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Pam
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