Synonym (taxonomy)
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In biological taxonomy, a synonym is one of two or more scientific names that apply to the same taxon. The botanical and zoological codes of nomenclature treat the concept of synonymy differently.
Naturalis Biodiversity Center RMNH.MOL.149836 Nerita bernhardi Récluz Neritidae Mollusc shell
Naturalis Biodiversity Center ZMA.MOLL.312711 Nerita funiculata Menke, 1851 Neritidae Mollusc shell
Conserved name
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A conserved name or nomen conservandum is a scientific name that has specific nomenclatural protection in that the name is retained, even though it violates one or more rules that would otherwise prev
The name for this yeast, Candida albicans, is a nomen conservandum.