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lICZN

lICZN is a term used in some discussions to refer to a proposed linguistic extension of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN). The idea envisions a framework that emphasizes standardization of spelling, transliteration, and Latinization of animal names to improve cross-language clarity and data interoperability, without altering the core rules of publication, priority, and availability that govern valid names under the ICZN.

History and status: The concept has appeared in scholarly essays and online forums as a thought experiment

Proposed features: Rules might address orthography decisions for diacritical marks, modern transliteration from non-Latin scripts, treatment

Implementation: Any formal adoption would require endorsement by the ICZN or a comparable international body, and

Impact: If adopted, lICZN could reduce ambiguity across languages but might also raise concerns about nomenclatural

See also: International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, taxonomy, nomenclature.

or
proposal,
but
it
has
not
been
adopted
by
the
ICZN
or
any
formal
zoological
body.
As
such,
lICZN
remains
unofficial
and
descriptive
rather
than
prescriptive.
of
patronyms,
and
recommendations
for
consistent
typographic
conventions.
It
would
operate
in
parallel
with
the
ICZN,
respecting
its
priority
and
availability
criteria.
would
likely
be
subject
to
community
consensus
and
revision.
stability
and
the
burden
of
compliance.