International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature (Phylocode). 2020. 149 p. Paper bd.

The PhyloCode is a set of principles, rules, and recommendations governing phylogenetic nomenclature, a system for naming taxa by explicit reference to phylogeny. In contrast, the current botanical, zoological, and bacteriological codes define taxa by reference to taxonomic ranks (e.g., family, genus) and types. This code will govern the names of clades; species names will still be governed by traditional codes. The PhyloCode is designed so that it can be used concurrently with the rank-based codes. It is not meant to replace existing names but to provide an alternative system for governing the application of both existing and newly proposed names.

Key Features
Provides clear regulations for naming clades
Based on expressly phylogenetic principles
Complements existing codes of nomenclature
Eliminates the reliance on taxonomic ranks in favor of phylogenetic relationships

Contents:
Preface. Preamble. Division I. Principles. Division II. Rules. Chapter I. Taxa. Article 1. The Nature of Taxa. Article 2. Clades. Article 3. Hierarchy and Rank. Chapter II. Publication. Article 4. Publication Requirements. Article 5. Publication Date. Chapter III. Names. Section 1. Status. Article 6. Section 2. Establishment. Article 7. General Requirements. Article 8. Registration. Chapter IV. Clade Names. Article 9. General Requirements for Establishment of Clade Names. Article 10. Selection of Clade Names for Establishment. Article 11. Specifiers and Qualifying Clauses. Chapter V. Selection of Accepted Names. Article 12. Precedence. Article 13. Homonymy. Article 14. Synonymy. Article 15. Conservation. Chapter VI. Provisions for Hybrids. Article 16. Chapter VII. Orthography. Article 17. Orthographic Requirements for Establishment. Article 18. Subsequent Use and Correction of Established Names. Chapter VIII. Authorship of Names. Article 19. Chapter IX. Citation of Authors and Registration Numbers. Article 20. Chapter X. Governance. Article 21. Glossary. Table 1. Equivalence of Nomenclatural Terms. Appendix A. Registration Procedures and Data Requirements. Appendix B. Code of Ethics.