>>Taxonomic synonyms are basically two or more names used for the same species. Junior synonyms are just later synonyms of the senior synonym of a species<< So... senior synonym = first scientific name - not valid | junior synonym = second scientific name - not valid | junior synonym = third (4th, 5th, and so on...) scientific name - not valid | current scientific name - valid Correct? Bill Vannerson http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/william_vannerson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!