Synonymy
In
scientific nomenclature,
synonymy refers to the existence of more than one name for one
taxon. Usage and terminology are different for
zoology and
botanySome examples, currently accepted name last:
*
Acanthocalycium aurantiacum Rausch - 1968
**
Echinopsis aurantiaca (Rausch) Friedrich & G.D.Rowley - 1974
**
Lobivia thionantha var. aurantiaca (Rausch) Rausch - 1987, a popular small cactus
*
Buxus chinensis Link 1836
**
Simmondsia californica Nutt.**
Simmondsia chinensis (Link)
C.K.Schneid., the
Jojoba*
Pelecanus minor Gmelin 1789
**
Fregata minor (Gmelin, 1789), the
Great Frigatebird
