advantages. First, species names would be identical under rank-based and phylogenetic nomenclature. Second, no conversion or registration of species names would be required. Third, this approach would not discourage systematists who are attached to binomina from using the PhyloCode. Following a discussion of this proposal, a nonbinding vote of the participants revealed majority support. Consequently, a new article will be prepared and submitted to the CPN concerning the use of Linnaean binomina in the context of the PhyloCode.
I am very pleased about this: I think that the perceived threat of the PhyloCode to rank-based codes has been severely exacerbated by perception that its "attack" might extend to species as well (mostly suprageneric) taxon names. I am much more hopeful for a reconciliation between PhyloCoders and traditionalists now that it is understood what the responsibilities of the two codes are, and how little they overlap