Taxacom: nomen nudum and synonymy question

[Douglas Yanega]

On 1/27/23 11:02 AM, Francisco Welter-Schultes via Taxacom wrote:
> The definition for "rank" given in the Glossary is this one:
>
> rank, n. The level, for nomenclatural purposes, of a taxon in a 
> taxonomic hierarchy (e.g. all families are for nomenclatural purposes 
> at the same rank, which lies between superfamily and subfamily). The 
> ranks of the family group, the genus group, and the species group at 
> which nominal taxa may be established are stated in Articles 10.3, 
> 10.4, 35.1, 42.1 and 45.1.
>
> A statement "there are three ranks in the Code: family-rank, 
> genus-rank, and species-rank" would not be in line with this definition. 

Apologies. For some reason (low blood sugar?) when I responded I forgot 
that the terminology in the Code is family-group, genus-group, and 
species-group, not family-rank, etc. The "group" designation crosses 
Linnean rank boundaries, but Francisco is correct, the Code *does* use 
rank in the Linnean sense; it's the "-group" categorization that is 
unique to the Code.

Peace,

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