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The taxonomic status of Spirometra Faust, Campbell et Kellogg, 1929 (Cestoidea: Diphyllobothriidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

Gerald D. Schmidt
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, University of Norhtern Colorado, Greely, Colorado 80639, U.S.A.

Abstract

The taxonomic histories of Spirometra and Lueheella are reviewed, and the former is shown to be a junior synonym of the latter. Gatesius probably has priority over both. It is suggested that the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature be petitioned to exert their Plenary Powers to validate Spirometra and invalidate Lueheella and Gatesius.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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