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International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature
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Not to be confused with International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) is an organization dedicated to "achieving stability and sense in the scientific naming of animals". Founded in 1895, it currently comprises 26 commissioners from 20 countries.[1]
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Abbreviation | ICZN |
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Formation | 18 September 1895; 128 years ago (1895-09-18) |
Type | International non-governmental organization |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English, French |
Main organ | Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature |
Affiliations | International Union of Biological Sciences |
Website | iczn |
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