Published March 7, 2024
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Establishment and Priority of Neospathodus bevelledi over Neospathodus yangtzeensis: Clarification and Recommendations for Future Nomenclature and Stratigraphic Naming
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- Clarifies the taxonomic priority of Neospathodus bevelledi over Neospathodus yangtzeensis based on the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) and formal publication criteria, including ZooBank registration.
- Refutes the claim that Neospathodus bevelledi is a junior synonym of Neospathodus yangtzeensis, emphasizing adherence to ICZN standards and the significance of the ZooBank registration for establishing taxonomic validity.
- Recommends future nomenclatural corrections and the renaming of the biostratigraphic zone to Neospathodus bevelledi-Novispathodus shani Zone, aligning stratigraphic naming with validated taxonomic priority.
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