Dear Randy, et al.,

If the publication indicates more than one date, the correct date is the
last day of those given, unless contrary evidence exists. The matter is
governed by Article 21 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
You can access it online at http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted-sites/iczn/code/.

Alan


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From: "R.J. Bridges" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [CONCH-L] Journal date versus actual publication date


> Dear list,
> If a given journal title page date is not the actual publication date, for
> example, the title page says 1908 but the publication date on same title
> page is stated as 1909, what is the correct date for any given original
> taxonomic description in said journal?
> Cheers,
> Randy Bridges
> www.rbridges.com
>
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