Re: Style question

**"Christopher P. Lindsey" t*@spamfodder.com**

> Chris: take all the exception you want but as far as the International Code
> of Nomenclature is concerned, both plants and animals have scientific names
> not botanical names and zoological names 

I agree that they have scientific names -- I take exception to the statement
that they don't have botanical or zoological names.

I'm not familiar with that portion of the ICN, but I know the ICNCP and ICBN
allow for it, as does the RHS based on their work with those two 
codes.  Could you point out the section that shows that they're wrong (I
mean that seriously -- I'm curious).

Here's a good breakdown by the RHS for others interested in the topic.

   http://www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/namingregulations.asp

> and except for a few arrogant
> publications they are to be in italics if surrounded by roman and roman if
> surrounded by italics. 

Usually arrogant, or ignorant.  :)  I agree.

> If a plant or animal has the same scientific name it's up
> to the writer to say it's a plant or an animal. 

You mean, like saying that it's a botanical name vs. a zoological one?
;) However, what's to stop someone from naming an animal with the same
name as a plant at a later date after publication?  Wouldn't it make more
sense to be proactive than reactive by discerning between botanical name
or possible zoological names up front?

Chris

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