>From: Henk and Zvia Mienis <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: types >Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 17:42:04 +0200 > >This remark is not directed personally to you Thomas but to all of the >Conchlers interested in type terms. >The name cotype was once used to indicate a syntype. However, the >International Code for Zoological Nomenclature advices not to use the term >cotype/cotypes anymore. Those who like to know exactly what is hiding >behind the terms: holotype, paratype, syntype, lectotype, paralectotype & >neotype (i.e. the only types recognized by the Code), should consult a copy >of the ICZN for their meaning and not rely on second hand interpretations. >Any nearby taxonomic institute has at least one copy of it in its library. >Since the meanings of these terms have not been changed for "ages", even an >old edition can be used. >Still one other remark: don't mix up type specimens with typical specimens, >because they are two complete different things. >Best regards, >Henk K. Mienis Dear Henk, I waiting for your answer and your list from March about our landsnail's PARATYPES exchange. I'm ready!!! Very best regards, Zoltan Peter Eross _____________________________________________________________________________________ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com