International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature
- GBIF publisher since
- 29 January 2015
Description
The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) acts as adviser and arbiter for the zoological community by generating and disseminating information on the correct use of the scientific names of animals. The ICZN is responsible for producing the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature - a set of rules for the naming of animals and the resolution of nomenclatural problems.Contacts
International Commission on Zoological NomenclatureZZ