The document outlines the purpose and functionality of ZooBank, an open-access web register established by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) for the registration of animal names and descriptions. It emphasizes the need for improved visibility, completeness, and code compliance of animal names while ensuring the availability of taxonomic data. The registration process involves online submissions, adherence to coding standards, and aims to facilitate universal access to descriptions and address issues of zoological nomenclature.

1. ZooBankZooBank

2. ZooBank:ZooBank:
ICZN’s open-access web registerICZN’s open-access web register
of animal names and descriptionsof animal names and descriptions

3. ZooBank:ZooBank:
ICZN’s open-access web registerICZN’s open-access web register
of animal names and descriptionsof animal names and descriptions
ICZN, The Natural History Museum, London, U.K.
iczn@nhm.ac.uk www.iczn.org
Andrew Polaszek, Executive Secretary, ICZN

4. ZooBank:ZooBank:

5. ZooBank:ZooBank:
•Why do we need it?Why do we need it?

6. ZooBank:ZooBank:
•Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•How will it work?How will it work?

7. ZooBank:ZooBank:
•Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•How will it work?How will it work?
•Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?

8. ZooBank:ZooBank:
Past, present and future roles of ICZNPast, present and future roles of ICZN

9. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?

10. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts

11. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Descriptions and nomenclatural acts “hidden” in 1,100Descriptions and nomenclatural acts “hidden” in 1,100
journals as well as other publications (monographs, CDs)journals as well as other publications (monographs, CDs)

12. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Descriptions and nomenclatural acts “hidden” in 1,100Descriptions and nomenclatural acts “hidden” in 1,100
journals as well as other publications (monographs, CDs)journals as well as other publications (monographs, CDs)
• Taxonomic data will not only be freely available,Taxonomic data will not only be freely available,
an alerting service will also be provided for those taxaan alerting service will also be provided for those taxa
of interest to the userof interest to the user

13. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database

14. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database

15. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
Registration as an ICZN requirement for availabilityRegistration as an ICZN requirement for availability
of new names, coupled with retrospective registrationof new names, coupled with retrospective registration
of existing names, ensures completeness of theof existing names, ensures completeness of the
resultant register/databaseresultant register/database

16. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts

17. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts

18. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts
Opportunity to introduce unprecedented stabilityOpportunity to introduce unprecedented stability
in zoological nomenclature;in zoological nomenclature;
• Automatic checking for Code-complianceAutomatic checking for Code-compliance
• Prevention of homonymyPrevention of homonymy
• Stabilisation of spellingStabilisation of spelling
• Fixing of genders and stemsFixing of genders and stems
• Stability in gender agreementStability in gender agreement

19. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts
• Quality controlQuality control

20. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Quality controlQuality control

21. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Quality controlQuality control
• Current Code permits certain descriptions or otherCurrent Code permits certain descriptions or other
taxonomic acts, e.g. absence of a type specimen,taxonomic acts, e.g. absence of a type specimen,
offensive names.offensive names.

22. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Quality controlQuality control
• Current Code permits certain descriptions or otherCurrent Code permits certain descriptions or other
taxonomic acts, e.g. absence of a type specimen,taxonomic acts, e.g. absence of a type specimen,
offensive names.offensive names.
• Auctioning of names and other ethical issuesAuctioning of names and other ethical issues

23. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts
• Quality controlQuality control
• Facilitation of “true” web taxonomyFacilitation of “true” web taxonomy

24. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Facilitation of “true” web taxonomyFacilitation of “true” web taxonomy

25. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Facilitation of “true” web taxonomyFacilitation of “true” web taxonomy
•Web(-only) taxonomy in the absence of a registrationWeb(-only) taxonomy in the absence of a registration
system is a recipe for increased chaos.system is a recipe for increased chaos.

26. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Facilitation of “true” web taxonomyFacilitation of “true” web taxonomy
•Web(-only) taxonomy in the absence of a registrationWeb(-only) taxonomy in the absence of a registration
system is a recipe for increased chaos.system is a recipe for increased chaos.
•Peer-review for web taxonomy still needs addressingPeer-review for web taxonomy still needs addressing

27. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts
• Quality controlQuality control
• Facilitation of “true” web taxonomyFacilitation of “true” web taxonomy
• Universal availability of descriptionsUniversal availability of descriptions

28. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Universal availability of descriptionsUniversal availability of descriptions

29. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Universal availability of descriptionsUniversal availability of descriptions
• Field in register for original descriptions - i.e. pdfField in register for original descriptions - i.e. pdf
or similar (no limit on numbers of illustrations).or similar (no limit on numbers of illustrations).

30. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Universal availability of descriptionsUniversal availability of descriptions
• Field in register for original descriptions - i.e. pdfField in register for original descriptions - i.e. pdf
or similar (no limit on numbers of illustrations).or similar (no limit on numbers of illustrations).
• Voluntary initially (because of publishers /Voluntary initially (because of publishers /
copyright restrictions)copyright restrictions)

31. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Universal availability of descriptionsUniversal availability of descriptions
• Field in register for original descriptions - i.e. pdfField in register for original descriptions - i.e. pdf
or similar (no limit on numbers of illustrations).or similar (no limit on numbers of illustrations).
• Voluntary initially (because of publishers /Voluntary initially (because of publishers /
copyright restrictions)copyright restrictions)
• Several publishers already signed upSeveral publishers already signed up

32. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•Universal availability of descriptionsUniversal availability of descriptions
• Field in register for original descriptions - i.e. pdfField in register for original descriptions - i.e. pdf
or similar (no limit on numbers of illustrations).or similar (no limit on numbers of illustrations).
• Voluntary initially (because of publishers /Voluntary initially (because of publishers /
copyright restrictions)copyright restrictions)
• Several publishers already signed upSeveral publishers already signed up
• Authors will want descriptions as widely available asAuthors will want descriptions as widely available as
possiblepossible

33. ZooBank
Demonstrably NOT simply anotherDemonstrably NOT simply another
databasing initiative (Species 2000,databasing initiative (Species 2000,
ITIS, uBIO, Zoo. Record / IoN,ITIS, uBIO, Zoo. Record / IoN,
ECAT etc)ECAT etc)

34. ZooBank
We need it!We need it!

35. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?

36. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form

37. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Author or third party will submit details online; allAuthor or third party will submit details online; all
““usual” fields, but additional fields for:usual” fields, but additional fields for:

38. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Author or third party will submit details online; allAuthor or third party will submit details online; all
““usual” fields, but additional fields for:usual” fields, but additional fields for:
• Code-complianceCode-compliance

39. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Author or third party will submit details online; allAuthor or third party will submit details online; all
““usual” fields, but additional fields for:usual” fields, but additional fields for:
• Code-complianceCode-compliance
• Type depositoriesType depositories

40. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Author or third party will submit details online; allAuthor or third party will submit details online; all
““usual” fields, but additional fields for:usual” fields, but additional fields for:
• Code-complianceCode-compliance
• Type depositoriesType depositories
• GenderGender

41. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Author or third party will submit details online; allAuthor or third party will submit details online; all
““usual” fields, but additional fields for:usual” fields, but additional fields for:
• Code-complianceCode-compliance
• Type depositoriesType depositories
• GenderGender
• StemStem

42. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Author or third party will submit details online; allAuthor or third party will submit details online; all
““usual” fields, but additional fields for:usual” fields, but additional fields for:
• Code-complianceCode-compliance
• Type depositoriesType depositories
• GenderGender
• StemStem
• Type locality details (optional)Type locality details (optional)
• Description & figs (optional but highly desirable)!Description & figs (optional but highly desirable)!

43. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration

44. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration

45. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration

46. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration

47. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system

48. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system

49. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
•Role of GBIF (and TDWG)Role of GBIF (and TDWG)

50. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
•Role of GBIF (and TDWG)Role of GBIF (and TDWG)
•(ICZN is an Associate Participant of GBIF as of 2005)(ICZN is an Associate Participant of GBIF as of 2005)

51. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system

52. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system

53. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Publishers ask authors to register new taxa / actsPublishers ask authors to register new taxa / acts
with ZooBankwith ZooBank

54. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Publishers ask authors to register new taxa / actsPublishers ask authors to register new taxa / acts
with ZooBankwith ZooBank
• Publishers “waive copyright” on descriptive/nomenclaturalPublishers “waive copyright” on descriptive/nomenclatural
sections of published worksections of published work

55. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden

56. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden

57. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance

58. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance

59. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance
• Registration freeRegistration free

60. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Registration freeRegistration free

61. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance
• Registration freeRegistration free
• Zoological RecordZoological Record to kick-start ZooBank with IoNto kick-start ZooBank with IoN

62. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Zoological RecordZoological Record to kick-start ZooBank with IoNto kick-start ZooBank with IoN

63. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance
• Registration freeRegistration free
• Zoological RecordZoological Record to kick-start ZooBank with IoNto kick-start ZooBank with IoN
• Initial prototype / proof of conceptInitial prototype / proof of concept

64. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Initial prototype / proof of conceptInitial prototype / proof of concept

65. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?

66. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience

67. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list

68. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list

69. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic

70. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic

71. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists

72. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists

73. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed

74. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed

75. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed
• Funding?Funding?

76. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Funding?Funding?

77. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed
• Funding?Funding?
• PhyloCode / BioCode?PhyloCode / BioCode?

78. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• PhyloCode / BioCode?PhyloCode / BioCode?

79. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed
• Funding?Funding?
• PhyloCode / BioCode?PhyloCode / BioCode?
• Web taxonomy – Registration=PublicationWeb taxonomy – Registration=Publication

80. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Web taxonomy – Registration=PublicationWeb taxonomy – Registration=Publication

81. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed
• Funding?Funding?
• PhyloCode / BioCode?PhyloCode / BioCode?
• Web taxonomy – Registration=PublicationWeb taxonomy – Registration=Publication
• 2008: 250 years of Linnaean zoological nomenclature2008: 250 years of Linnaean zoological nomenclature

82. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• 2008: 250 years of Linnaean zoological nomenclature2008: 250 years of Linnaean zoological nomenclature

83. ZooBank:ZooBank:
Past, present and future roles of ICZNPast, present and future roles of ICZN

84. The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Mission:
The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature is
dedicated to achieving stability and sense in the scientific naming of
animals

85. Vision:
The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, acting in
the capacity of advisor and arbiter, assists the zoological
community through generation and dissemination of information on
the correct use of the scientific names of animals.
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

86. Vision:
The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, acting in
the capacity of advisor and arbiter, assists the zoological
community through generation and dissemination of information on
the correct use of the scientific names of animals.
This includes the publication of the International Code of Zoological
Nomenclature and the Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature containing
applications to, and rulings by, the Commission.
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

87. Vision:
The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, acting in
the capacity of advisor and arbiter, assists the zoological
community through generation and dissemination of information on
the correct use of the scientific names of animals.
This includes the publication of the International Code of Zoological
Nomenclature and the Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature containing
applications to, and rulings by, the Commission.
ICZN will distribute this information as widely as possible, working
towards the provision of a free service.
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

88. Mandates:
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

89. Mandates:
Convention on Biological Diversity
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

90. Mandates:
• Decisions adopted by the 4th meeting of the Conference of the
Parties (Bratislava, 4-15 May 1998)
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

91. Mandates:
• Decisions adopted by the 4th meeting of the Conference of the
Parties (Bratislava, 4-15 May 1998)
• Decision IV/1: Report and recommendations of the third meeting
of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological
Advice, and instructions by the Conference of the Parties to the
Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

92. Mandates:
• Decision IV/1/8: “Institutions, supported by Parties and
international donors, should coordinate their efforts to establish
and maintain effective mechanisms for the stable naming of
biological taxa”
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

93. Mandates:
• Each edition of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
is adopted by the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS)
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

94. Mandates:
• Each edition of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
is adopted by the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS)
• IUBS is itself a member of ICSU, the International Council for
Science
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

95. The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Present Role:

96. • To revise and publish the International Code of
Zoological Nomenclature
Present Role:
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

97. • To revise and publish the International Code of
Zoological Nomenclature
• To consider and rule on specific cases of nomenclatural
uncertainty in zoology
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Present Role:

99. “adopted by the
International Union of Biological Sciences”
(IUBS - ICSU)

100. 4th edition - 1999

104. • To revise and publish the International Code of
Zoological Nomenclature
• To consider and rule on specific cases of nomenclatural
uncertainty in zoology
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Present Role:

105. • To consider and rule on specific cases of nomenclatural
uncertainty in zoology
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Present Role:

107. • Where a problem is discovered concerning the naming of animals,
applicants present an argument, a “Case” which is published in BZN

108. • Where a problem is discovered concerning the naming of animals,
applicants present an argument, a “Case” which is published in BZN
• Counter arguments or support (“Comments”) are published
subsequently

109. • Where a problem is discovered concerning the naming of animals,
applicants present an argument, a “Case” which is published in BZN
• Counter arguments or support (“Comments”) are published
subsequently
• The Commission votes on the application and a decision, called an
“Opinion”, is then published

111. The INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION
on ZOOLOGICAL NOMENCLATURE
The Commission’s Work:

112. The Commission’s Work is essential wherever:
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

113. The Commission’s Work is essential wherever:
• Identification
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

114. The Commission’s Work is essential wherever:
• Identification
• Authentication
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

115. The Commission’s Work is essential wherever:
• Identification
• Authentication
• Verification
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

116. The Commission’s Work is essential wherever
• Identification
• Authentication
• Verification
• Quality control
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

117. The Commission’s Work is essential wherever
• Identification
• Authentication
• Verification
• Quality control
are required to a “legal” standard
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

118. The Commission’s Work directly affects:
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

119. The Commission’s Work directly affects:
• Biodiversity studies
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

120. The Commission’s Work directly affects:
• Biodiversity studies
• Farming, Fisheries and Horticulture
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

121. The Commission’s Work directly affects:
• Biodiversity studies
• Farming, Fisheries and Horticulture
• Medical and Veterinary Research
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

122. The Commission’s Work directly affects:
• Biodiversity studies
• Farming, Fisheries and Horticulture
• Medical and Veterinary Research
• Palaeontology and Biostratigraphy
• Entomology
• Conservation
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature

123. The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Future Role:

124. • Amend, revise and simplify the Code
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Future Role:

125. • Amend, revise and simplify the Code
• Provide web-based user-friendly guide to the Code – flow
charts, FAQs
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Future Role:

126. • Amend, revise and simplify the Code
• Provide web-based user-friendly guide to the Code – flow
charts, FAQs
• All Cases, Comments and Opinions to move to web
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Future Role:

127. • Amend, revise and simplify the Code
• Provide web-based user-friendly guide to the Code – flow
charts, FAQs
• All Cases, Comments and Opinions to move to web
• ICZN to act as custodian of ZooBank – populating it & adding
data on Code-compliance
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Future Role:

128. • Amend, revise and simplify the Code
• Provide web-based user-friendly guide to the Code – flow
charts, FAQs
• All Cases, Comments and Opinions to move to web
• ICZN to act as custodian of ZooBank – populating it & adding
data on Code-compliance
• ICZN to act as coordinator for peer review of web (zoo-)
taxonomy
The International Commission
on Zoological Nomenclature
Future Role:

129. THANKS TO:
Coauthors of the Nature Commentary:
Donat AgostiDonat Agosti Shunsuke MawatariShunsuke Mawatari
Miguel Alonso-ZarazagaMiguel Alonso-Zarazaga Scott MillerScott Miller
George BeccaloniGeorge Beccaloni Sandro MinelliSandro Minelli
Per de Place BjørnPer de Place Bjørn Solene MorrisSolene Morris
Philippe BouchetPhilippe Bouchet Peter NgPeter Ng
Denis BrothersDenis Brothers David PattersonDavid Patterson
Gathorne CranbrookGathorne Cranbrook Rich PyleRich Pyle
Neal EvenhuisNeal Evenhuis Nigel RobinsonNigel Robinson
Charles GodfrayCharles Godfray Lucie RogoLucie Rogo
Norm JohnsonNorm Johnson Janice TaverneJanice Taverne
Frank KrellFrank Krell Chris ThompsonChris Thompson
Diana LipscombDiana Lipscomb Jan van TolJan van Tol
Chris LyalChris Lyal Quentin WheelerQuentin Wheeler
Georgina MaceGeorgina Mace Ed WilsonEd Wilson

130. ADDITIONAL THANKS TO:
• The Wellcome Trust
• Natural History Museum
• Taylor & Francis Ltd
• The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
• The John Spedan Lewis Trust
• The Commissioners & Trustees of ICZN / ITZN