Dear John
it follows from this philosophy that one can use different taxonomic
approaches for different families of molluscs and interpret loosely the
International Code of Zoological Nomenclature 1999 according to which
subspecies is "The species-group rank below species; the lowest rank at
which names are regulated by the Code. A taxon at the rank of subspecies."
I think it will be better if people stick to the Code just to prevent
confusion.
Best regards

Eduard Heiman

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From: "John Wolff" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 9:55 PM
Subject: Chicoreus dilectus?


> Emily Vokes, in particular, did (does) not appreciate the use of
> subspecies. As long as there are (sufficient) describable differences and
> the species are geographically separate (a subspecies requirement), you
> might as well call it a species. I've followed her philosophy for
> Muricidae, but carry many subspecies (and forms) in my collection for
other
> families.
>
> At 02:29 PM 11/21/2003, you wrote:
> >Hi, Everyone!
> >
> >What is the valid name for the Florida form of this shell.
> >I am familiar with it as florifer dilectus, but I
> >encountered it without the "florifer."
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Linda
>
> John Wolff
> Lancaster, PA