>In zoology terms for a valid species is necessary that this is deposited in
a >Museum. Would we to do a exemption with us? I think, yes.
 
Actually, deposition of type specimens in museums is a recommendation, not a
requirement of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Even if it
were to be a rule in future editions of the Code, it would not be
retroactive to species named before the rule went into effect.
 
Gary
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