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  1. Taxonomy

    Linked via "ICZN"

    The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN): Governs the naming of animals. A key principle is the Principle of Priority, which dictates that the earliest published and validly established name for a taxon should generally be retained.
    The International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN): Governs the naming of non-animal life. Unlike the ICZN, the ICN operates under a system of "governing names" rather than strict priority, acknowledging that some older, functionally useful names should …