What is a nomen dubium?
Q: What is a nomen dubium?
A: A nomen dubium is a scientific name in zoology that is of unknown or doubtful use.
Q: What is the plural of nomen dubium?
A: The plural of nomen dubium is nomina dubia.
Q: Why might it be impossible to decide if a specimen belongs to a group with a nomen dubium?
A: It may be impossible to decide if a specimen belongs to a group with a nomen dubium if the original type specimen is lost or destroyed.
Q: What can be done if the original type specimen for a nomen dubium is lost or destroyed?
A: If the original type specimen for a nomen dubium is lost or destroyed, a new type specimen or neotype can be chosen.
Q: When is a name considered to be a nomen dubium?
A: A name is considered to be a nomen dubium if its name-bearing type is fragmentary or lacking important diagnostic features.
Q: What is the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature?
A: The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature is a set of rules and guidelines for the naming of animals in zoology.
Q: What is the purpose of allowing a new type specimen or neotype to be chosen for a nomen dubium?
A: To preserve the stability of names, the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature allows a new type specimen or neotype to be chosen for a nomen dubium.
