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Re: synonyms -Reply



The senior synonym (usuually the earliest scientific description) is the valid
scientific name for a species. All of the other synonyms are junior synonmyms.

Mike Wise

William Vannerson wrote:

> 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
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