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General description

This glossary is at an early stage in development.  Only subjects related to the taxonomic hierarchy and the rules of nomenclature are covered at this time.

Topics currently covered

• The hierarchy
  • The Linnaean hierarchy
  • The infraorder Aphidomorpha in context
  • Hierarchy used in this website
  • What is a taxon?
• The rules of nomenclature
  • The International Code
  • The type system
  • Kinds of types
  • Status of names