title: Lessons learned from moving to one scientific name for fungi.
abstract: With the changes implemented in the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants, fungi may no longer have more than one scientific name. Although determining which scientific name to use is based on the principle of priority, situations exist in which applying a strict principle of priority does not contribute to the nomenclatural stability of fungi, thus exceptions can be made to this principle. Examples are presented showing how the single scientific name is determined at both the generic and specific level. In addition procedures are outlined for making exceptions to this rule. Considerable progress has been made in determining which genus to use for major groups of fungi. Interested scientists are invited to participate in the process of moving to one scientific name for fungi by contacting members dealing with specific groups of fungi as listed on the website of the International Commission for the Taxonomy of Fungi (http://www.fungaltaxonomy.org/subcommissions). A new combination of Clonostachys is also made.
authors.affiliation: Systematic Mycology and Microbiology Laboratory, USDA-ARS, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, Maryland 20705, USA;
authors.forename: Amy Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Rossman
keywords: Clonostachys; Nomenclature; Pleomorphic fungi; Protected Lists; Taxonomy; Unit nomenclature
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