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- Title
Nomenclature of the Larger Toothed Whales (Odontocetes): A Historical Review.
- Authors
Costa, Ana P. B.
- Abstract
The article discusses the increase in the description and resurrection of marine mammal species, particularly larger toothed whales, due to advancements in technology and the acquisition of samples from remote areas. It emphasizes the importance of correctly naming taxa according to the rules established by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) to maintain nomenclature stability. The article introduces a book titled "Nomenclature of the Larger Toothed Whales (Odontocetes): A Historical Review," which provides a comprehensive guide to the nomenclature of large odontocetes, including descriptions of valid and nonvalid nominal species, as well as information on type specimens and synonyms. The book is a valuable resource for researchers conducting taxonomic revisions and those interested in the history of marine mammal species descriptions.
- Subjects
TOOTHED whales; BEAKED whales; SPERM whale; BALEEN whales; ZOOLOGICAL nomenclature
- Publication
Marine Mammal Science, 2024, Vol 40, Issue 1, p317
- ISSN
0824-0469
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/mms.13096