Talk:Macroglossusinae

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Validity of "Macroglossusinae"[edit]

For the record: Almeida et al. violated Article 55.3.1 of the ICZN when they proposed the name "Macroglossusinae". It is debatable whether the act, or name, is valid. To wit:

"55.3. Homonymy from similar generic names. Homonymy between family-group names may result from similarity but not identity of the names of their type genera.

55.3.1. Such a case involving family-group names must be referred to the Commission for a ruling to remove homonymy unless the senior homonym is a nomen oblitum."

This case MUST be referred to the Commission, and it was not; the senior name is still in use, not a nomen oblitum. Dyanega (talk) 21:23, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]