Rejection of an unused senior synonym imperiling the nomenclature of the genus Pogona (Squamata: Agamidae)

In this paper, M. yanomami n. sp., from Brazilian Amazonia, Chaetacis bandeirante n. sp., from Central Brazil, and the males of M. gaujoni Simon, 1897 and M. ruschii (Mello-Leitão, 1945) n. comb. , respectively from Ecuador and Brazil, are described and illustrated for the first time. An ontogenetic series of the last development stages of both sexes of Micrathena excavata (C. L. Koch, 1836) is illustrated and briefly described. Adult females are larger and have longer legs and larger abdomens than adult males. Probably females undergo at least one additional moult before adulthood, compared to males. Micrathena ornata Mello-Leitão, 1932 is considered a junior synonym of M. plana (C. L. Koch, 1836), and M. mastonota Mello-Leitão 1940 is synonymized with M. horrida (Taczanowski, 1873). Acrosoma ruschii Mello-Leitão, 1945 is revalidated, transferred to Micrathena and considered a senior synonym of M. cicuta Gonzaga & Santos, 2004. Chaetacis necopinata (Chickering, 1960) is recorded for Brazil for the first time. Chaetacis incisa (Walckenaer, 1841) is considered a nomen dubium.

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Moridae a Senior Synonym of Eretmophoridae in Gadiform Fishes

Copeia ◽

10.2307/1442899 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 1975 (2) ◽

pp. 382

Author(s):

Daniel M. Cohen

Keyword(s):

Senior Synonym

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Early ontogeny of the Furongian (Cambrian) olenid trilobites Sphaerophthalmus alatus (Boeck, 1838) and Ctenopyge (Mesoctenopyge) tumida Westergård, 1922 from Bornholm, Denmark

Earth and Environmental Science Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh ◽

10.1017/s1755691016000086 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 106 (3) ◽

pp. 171-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kristina Månsson ◽

Euan N. K. Clarkson

Keyword(s):

Morphological Changes ◽

Early Ontogeny ◽

Ontogenetic Development ◽

Early Stages ◽

Senior Synonym

ABSTRACTThe early stages in ontogenetic development are described in the co-occurring Sphaerophthalmus alatus (Boeck, 1838) and Ctenopyge (Mesoctenopyge) tumida Westergård, 1922, using fragmentary but otherwise well-preserved material from Bornholm, Denmark. The former species is a senior synonym of Ctenopyge (Eoctenopyge) angusta Westergård, 1922, as has been recently proposed, but the early stages of S. alatus from Bornholm are appreciably more spiny than those found of the same species in other places in Scandinavia, and spinosity is retained until later in development. Increasing convexity with development and other morphological changes are noted. Pygidia were previously unknown in C. (M.) tumida. Here, they are represented by early pygidia. These are shield-shaped, with a very spiny margin and a strong axial spine. The distinction between Sphaerophthalmus and Ctenopyge is discussed.

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Taxonomic review of Epicadinus Simon, 1895 (Araneae: Thomisidae)

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4459.2.1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4459 (2) ◽

pp. 201 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

ANDRÉ WANDERLEY DO PRADO ◽

RENNER LUIZ CERQUEIRA BAPTISTA ◽

MIGUEL MACHADO

Keyword(s):

French Guiana ◽

The Other ◽

Valid Species ◽

Variable Size ◽

Size And Shape ◽

Taxonomic Review ◽

Nomen Dubium ◽

The World ◽

Senior Synonym

The genus Epicadinus Simon, 1895 can easily be distinguished from the other Neotropical Stephanopines by their abundant and robust setiferous tubercles, topped by elongated macrosetae, which cover most of the tegument. Additionally, the genus can be recognized by a pair of conical ocular mounds above the ALE, the anterior eye row very recurved, posterior one slightly procurved; carapace flattened and without tubercles, and opisthosoma with three conical projections (“tubercles”) of variable size and shape. This work is a taxonomic review of the 12 valid species of Epicadinus as listed in version 19 of the World Spider Catalogue (2018), whose hitherto known distribution included few records from Brazil, French Guiana, Bolivia and Peru, and only one from Mexico. Four valid species are recognized: Epicadinus biocellatus Mello-Leitão, 1929; E. trispinosus (Taczanowski, 1872) [with two junior synonyms E. trifidus (Pickard-Cambridge, 1893) syn. nov. and E. cornutus (Taczanowski, 1872) syn. nov.]; E. spinipes (Blackwall, 1862) [with two junior synonyms E. albimaculatus Mello-Leitão, 1929 syn. nov. and E. gavensis Soares, 1946 syn. nov]; and E. villosus [with two junior synonyms E. helenae Piza, 1936 syn. nov. and E. marmoratus Mello-Leitão, 1947 syn. nov.]. Epicadinus polyophthalmus Mello-Leitão, 1929 and Epicadinus tuberculatus Petrunkevitch, 1910 are transferred to Epicadus. Epicadus polyophthalmus (Mello-Leitão, 1929) comb. nov. is considered a nomen dubium. Epicadus tuberculatus (Petrunkevitch, 1910) comb. nov. is a senior synonym of Epicadus pustulosus (Mello-Leitão, 1929) syn. nov.

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TAXONOMIC NOTES ON FEATHER MITE SPECIES (ACARIFORMES: ANALGOIDEA) DESCRIBED BY ADOLF EDUARD GRUBE

Acarina ◽

10.21684/0132-8077-2020-28-2-213-220 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 213-220

Author(s):

Sergey V. Mironov ◽

Fabio A. Hernandes

Keyword(s):

20Th Century ◽

Mite Species ◽

Junior Synonym ◽

Pica Pica ◽

Pandion Haliaetus ◽

Calidris Alpina ◽

Feather Mite ◽

Senior Synonym ◽

19Th And 20Th Century ◽

Common Parasite

The study presents the results of our re-investigation of feather mite species described by A. E. Grube in 1859 in the genus Dermaleichus Koch, 1841. Grube’s paper has been overlooked by most of the 19th and 20th century acarologists. Based on the study of the syntypes of four Dermaleichus species described by the above author, we provide taxonomic comments on them and new synonymies. We conclude the names of three species are valid (senior) synonyms, while one name is a junior synonym. Alloptes (Alloptes) tringae (Grube, 1859) comb. n. (Alloptidae) from Calidris alpina (Charadriiformes: Scolopacidae) is a new senior synonym of Alloptes (s. str.) crassipes (Canestrini, 1878) syn. n.; Analges tergisetis (Grube, 1859) comb. n. (Analgidae) from Pica pica (Passeriformes: Corvidae) is a new senior synonym of Analges corvinus Robin, 1877 syn. n.; Picalgoides caudilobus (Grube, 1959) comb. n. (Psoroptoididae) from Dendrocoptes medius (Piciformes: Picidae) is an older synonym of Dermaleichus picimajoris Buchholz, 1869, D. picipubescentis Packard, 1869, Analges serratilobus Giebel, 1871 and Analges socialis Robin, 1877 (synonymized by Oudemans in 1939, but overlooked by subsequent researchers). Dermaleichus albicillae Grube, 1859 syn. n. from Haliaeetus albicilla (Accipitriformes: Accipitridae) is a junior synonym of Pandionacarus fuscus (Nitzsch, 1818) (Avenzoariidae), a common parasite of Pandion haliaetus (Accipitriformes: Pandionidae).

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Recent proposals on nomenclature of dinoflagellates (Dinophyceae)

10.14293/s2199-1006.1.sor-.ppbi9qn.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fernando Gomez

Keyword(s):

Type Species ◽

Junior Synonym ◽

International Code ◽

Alexandrium Catenella ◽

The Poor ◽

Code Of Nomenclature ◽

Representative Species ◽

Senior Synonym ◽

International Code Of Nomenclature

The recent proposals to conserve or reject dinoflagellate names are commented. The Nomenclatural Committee for Algae (NCA) recommended to conserve Scrippsiella against Heteraulacus and Goniodoma (proposal #2382). The synonymy of Peridinium acuminatum and Glenodinium trochoideum is highly questionable, and one Steins illustration of Goniodoma acuminatum as type will solve the doubts. An alternative genus and family name for the gonyaulacoid taxa formerly classified in Goniodoma is not provided, and Scrippsiella is a junior synonym of Duboscquodinium. The NCA confirmed Amphidoma acuminata as type species against A. nucula (2577). Stein established Amphidoma nucula as the representative species of the genus, and the poor-defined A. acuminata is associated with higher nomenclatural instability because it is probably a Centrodinium species. The NCA recommended Heterocapsa steinii as type of Heterocapsa (2607). That species name is a junior synonym of Properidinium heterocapsum and Peridinium monas. That taxon and allied species should be placed in Cachonina because Stein proposed Heterocapsa for three species of the Kryptoperidiniaceae. The proposal to conserve Alexandrium against Blepharocysta (2686) is based on that Peridinium splendor-maris is a senior synonym of Alexandrium balechii, currently classified in Gessnerium. Peridinium splendor-maris is a collective name that includes undefined organisms, and no description or illustration corresponded to Alexandrium or Gessnerium. The NCA reported that Alexandrium catenella and A. fundyensis are synonyms, without comments on A. pacificum (2302). The consequence is that one of the five species of that group has not name. Naming taxa should follow the principle of priority and the article 7.3 of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, and rejection or conservation of names should be exceptional. Based on a supposed nomenclatural stability, the NCA is creating arbitrariness and instability in naming dinoflagellate taxa based on questionable taxonomical interpretations.

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A review of the Japanese Cryptochironomus Kieffer, 1918 (Diptera, Chironomidae)

ZooKeys ◽

10.3897/zookeys.771.24220 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 771 ◽

pp. 139-155

Author(s):

Chuncai Yan ◽

Ting Liu ◽

Wei Cao ◽

Guangjun Zhao ◽

Wenbin Liu

Keyword(s):

New Combinations ◽

Adult Males ◽

Male Adult ◽

Senior Synonym

The genusCryptochironomusKieffer, 1918 from Japan is reviewed based on material composed of male adults. New combinations of three species are established and they are re-described based on male adult of:C.misumaiprimus(Sasa & Suzuki, 1998),comb. n.,C.tokaraefeus(Sasa & Suzuki, 1995),comb. n.andC.tonewabeus(Sasa & Tanaka, 2002),comb. n.Additional taxonomic notes are also provided:C.albofasciatus(Staeger, 1839), which is a senior synonym ofParachironomusinafegeusSasa, Kitami & Suzuki, 2001 andC.rostratus(Kieffer, 1921) as the senior synonym ofParacladopelmainaheiaSasa, Kitami & Suzuki, 2001. A key to the known adult males of the genus from Japan is given.

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One name to rule them all: Belinurus trilobitoides (Buckland, ) is senior synonym to fourteen named species

Journal of Paleontology ◽

10.1017/jpa.2021.84 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

James C. Lamsdell

Keyword(s):

Type Species ◽

New Genus ◽

Distinct Species ◽

Junior Synonym ◽

International Commission ◽

Zoological Nomenclature ◽

International Code ◽

Senior Synonym ◽

Horseshoe Crabs ◽

The Subject

One of the oldest fossil horseshoe crabs figured in the literature is Entomolithus lunatus Martin, 1809, a Carboniferous species included in his Petrificata Derbiensia. While the species has generally been included within the genus Belinurus Bronn, 1839, it was recently used as the type species of the new genus Parabelinurus Lamsdell, 2020. However, recent investigation as to the appropriate authority for Belinurus (see Lamsdell and Clapham, 2021) revealed that all the names in Petrificata Derbiensia were suppressed in Opinion 231 of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (1954) for being consistently nonbinomial under Article 11.4 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) (International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, 1999). Despite the validation of several species names for anthozoans, brachiopods, and cephalopods described in Petrificata Derbiensia in subsequent rulings (International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, 1956a, b), Belinurus lunatus has not been the subject of any subsequent Commission ruling or opinion, and so its use in Petrificata Derbiensia remains suppressed. The Belinurus lunatus species name was used in several subsequent publications during the 1800s, none of which made the name available under ICZN article 11.5; Parkinson (1811) is also suppressed for being nonbinomial, while Woodward (1830), Buckland (1837), Bronn (1839), and Baily (1859) refer to the species only as a synonym of Belinurus trilobitoides (Buckland, 1837) through citation to the suppressed Pretificata Derbiensia. The first author to make Belinurus lunatus an available name was Baldwin (1905), who used the name in reference to a new figured specimen from Sparth Bottoms, Rochdale, UK, but again as an explicit junior synonym of Belinurus trilobitoides (Buckland, 1837). Therefore, it was not until Eller (1938) treated B. lunatus as a distinct species from B. trilobitoides that B. lunatus became an available name as per ICZN Article 11.6.1 under the authorship of Baldwin (1905) following ICZN Article 50.7.

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