nomenclature codes

Question

The International Code of Botanical Nomenclature primarily governs naming of which group?

RankGuru · Accepted Answer

1. **Code Systems**: Scientific naming is standardized by various international bodies.
2. **ICBN / ICN**: The **International Code of Botanical Nomenclature** (now renamed the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants - ICN) sets the rules for naming **Plants**, **Algae**, and **Fungi**.
3. **Others**:
   - **ICZN**: For Animals.
   - **ICNB**: For Bacteria.
   - **ICTV**: For Viruses.

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