PhyloCode

English

Etymology

phylo- +‎ code

Proper noun

PhyloCode

1. A draft Code of formal nomenclature intended to allow naming phylogenetic groups, of all living things, rather than taxonomic groups (taxa). Officially, such names are intended to supplement scientific names rather than replace them.
   • 2004 September 11, New Scientist, pages 12–13:

     They want to replace it with a more rational scheme they call the PhyloCode […] Given the hostile reception PhyloCode has received so far, they have a lot of convincing to do […]

Usage notes

• Appears as both PhyloCode and the PhyloCode.

See also

• ICBN