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nomenclature
(English) According to the Code, a system of names used in a particular science, and formally adopted by usage of the scientists; a systematic naming of animals and plants applied to taxa, or the application of these names. In ichthyology, the scientific names of fishes are decided in accordance with the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, a printed set of rules that is periodically reviewed by an international body of zoologists. (See also: Code, ichthyology)
nomenclature
(French) D'après le Code, un système des noms employé dans une science particulière, et cérémonieusement adopté à l’usage des scientifiques ; un système de nommer des animaux et les plantes. Dans l'ichtyologie, les noms scientifiques des poissons sont décidés en conformité avec le Code International de Nomenclature Zoologique, un ensemble imprimé de règles qui sont périodiquement examinées par un corps international des zoologistes. (See also: Code, ichthyology)
nomenclatura
(Portuguese) Do Código, sistema de nomes usado numa Ciência particular, e formalmente adoptado pelo uso dos cientistas, nomeclatura sistemática de animais e plantas. Em ictiologia os nomes das espécies de peixes são atribuidos de acordo com o Código de Nomenclatura Zoológica, conjunto de regras publicadas e revistas periodicamente por um corpo de zoólogos. (See also: Code, ichthyology)

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