[Taxacom] Cross-rank homonyms (in zoology)

[Paul van Rijckevorsel]

Well, Art. 52 states the principle, and Art. 53-60 state
what it means in practice (also see the Glossary). So,
depending on semantics:
* no, they are not homonyms (in the sense of the Code)
* yes, they are homonyms, but this has no consequences;
    both names can be valid.

What the Code does not appear to regulate are
homonyms above the family-group.

Paul


Op 28/01/2021 om 21:49 schreef Tony Rees via Taxacom:
> Greetings Taxacomers,
>
> A question has arisen on Wikispecies about the validity of a cross-rank
> homonym in zoology, namely subtribe Antimerina Brunke, Żyła & Solodovnikov,
> 2019 (Staphylinidae, Coleoptera, Animalia), junior homonym of the
> genus Antimerina Alluaud, 1898 (Carabidae, Coleoptera, Animalia), Ann. Soc.
> Ent. France, 66, 17, a name in current use.
>
> My reading of the relevant portion of the Code ("Article 52. Principle of
> Homonymy: 52.1. Statement of the Principle of Homonymy: When two or more
> taxa are distinguished from each other they must not be denoted by the same
> name.") is that it does not constrain potential homonymous names to be of
> the same rank, or group i.e. species-group, genus-group, family-group) and
> that therefore the name for the subtribe is invalid. Would this concur with
> the opinions of those more expert than myself?
>
> This topic did occur on Taxacom a while back (2002) where the few persons
> who commented seemed to come to the opposite conclusion (
> http://mailman.nhm.ku.edu/pipermail/taxacom/2002-March/087701.html), but I
> would contend that the statements therein are not in accordance with the
> Code. Further discussion / opinions invited...
>
> Regards - Tony
> Tony Rees, New South Wales, Australia
> https://about.me/TonyRees
> www.irmng.org
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