[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index][Subject Index][Author Index]

Re: Lizard Frills and Chimeras



In a message dated 98-03-31 03:00:39 EST, jaemei@hotmail.com writes:

<< *Rahona* (the butterfly) could be synonymous with another 
 butterfly, making the name available to science. I'm not sure what the 
 rules are on this, though. >>

Even if _Rahona_ the butterfly were a synonym, the name _Rahona_ still could
not be used for the dino-bird. Once a name is formally used, it's >used<.