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g. Retention of original spelling and correct Latinization. 112 



h. Specific and non-specific epithets are not to be capitalized. 112 



/. Connecting vowels in compound names and epithets. 113 



). Etymology of new generic names and epithets should be 



given. 115 



k. Choice between alternati\e spellings of names and epithets. 115 



/. Varying transliterations from languages not using Latin 



alphabet. 116 



m. Correction of spelling of names and epithets having dia- 

 critical marks. 116 



n. Use of names and epithets without Latin endings (non- 

 declinable words). 116 



o. Transliteration of Greek names. 116 



p. Abbreviation of generic name. 117 



2S. Gender of generic names, how determined. 118 



Chapter 4. Provisions for modification and amendment of 

 Rules, and for an International Committee on Bacterio- 

 logical Nomenclature .123 



1. Procedure for Modification of Rules. 123 



2. Lists of genera conseruanda. 123 



3. Lists of genera rejicienda. 124 



4. Permanent International Committee on Bacteriological Nomen- 

 clature. How constituted. Membership. Recognition of alternates. 

 Functions of International Committee. Election and duties of Chair- 

 man and Vice Chairman. Election and duties of two Permanent 

 Secretaries. Taxonomic subcommittees and their functions. 124 



5. Authorization and organization of Judicial Commission. Duties of 

 Chairman of Judicial Commission. Functions of Judicial Commission. 130 



Appendices 



A. Transliteration of Greek words into Latin form for use in forma- 

 tion of scientific names. 137 



B. Recommendations relative to choice of spelling between ortho- 

 graphic variants, or alternative spellings of names and epithets. 143 



C. Opinions relating to nomenclature of the bacteria and viruses. 147 



D. Lists of conserved and rejected names. 165 



Index 173 



