PhyloCode

The International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature, known as the PhyloCode for short, is a formal set of rules governing phylogenetic nomenclature. Its current version is specifically designed to regulate the naming of clades, leaving the governance of species names up to the rank-based nomenclature codes (ICN, ICNCP, ICNP, ICZN, ICVCN).

The PhyloCode is associated with the International Society for Phylogenetic Nomenclature (ISPN).[1] The companion volume, Phylonyms, establishes 300 taxon names under PhyloCode, serving as examples for those unfamiliar with the code.[2] RegNum is an associated online database for registered clade names.[3]

The PhyloCode regulates phylogenetic nomenclature by providing rules for deciding which associations of names and definitions are considered established,[4] which of those will be considered homonyms[5] or synonyms,[6] and which one of a set of synonyms or homonyms will be considered accepted (generally the one registered first; see below). The PhyloCode only governs the naming of clades,[7] not of paraphyletic or polyphyletic groups, and only allows the use of specimens, species, and apomorphies as specifiers (anchors).[8]

  1. ^ "International Society for Phylogenetic Nomenclature (website)". Phylonames.org. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  2. ^ Laurin, M.; Bryant, H. N. (2009). "Third Meeting of the International Society for Phylogenetic Nomenclature: a Report". Zoologica Scripta. 38 (3): 333–337. doi:10.1111/j.1463-6409.2008.00379.x. S2CID 221171579.
  3. ^ "RegNum". Florida Museum. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
  4. ^ "International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature, Version 4b - Chapter II. Publication". Ohiou.edu. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  5. ^ "International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature, Version 4b - Article 13: Homonymy". ohiou.edu. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  6. ^ "International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature Version 4b, Article 14: Synonymy". Ohiou.edu. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  7. ^ "International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature, Version 4b - Rule 1.1". Ohiou.edu. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  8. ^ "International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature, Version 4b - Article 11. Specifiers and Qualifying Clauses". Ohiou.edu. Retrieved 2010-07-07.