62 International Code of Nomenclature 



Rule 11. Sect. 3. Publication of Names 



The Zoological Rules recognize more clearly than either the 

 Botanical or Bacteriological Codes that there are numerous mechani- 

 cal methods of duplication other than by printing. It is, however, 

 recommended that publication, other than by printing, of material 

 affecting the status of a name should be avoided. In case of doubt, 

 the question is to be referred to the Commission for decision. 



The Zoological Rules specify eight actions that do not constitute 

 publication. Some duplicate essentially the provisions of the other 

 Codes. Of special interest is that "Distribution of separates before 

 issuance of the book or paper to which they appertain" does not 

 constitute publication. Further, it is recommended that separates 

 "should not be distributed before the publication of the book or 

 serial to which they appertain." 



Publication in zoology is not effected by distribution of such 

 duplicated material as microfilm or microcards. 



It is recommended that whenever an author publishes a new 

 name for a nominal genus, subgenus, species or subspecies, he should 

 send notice promptly to a literature-recording serial (e.g.. Zoological 

 Record) . 



The Zoological Rules contain numerous additional provisions 

 relating to publication. Many of these will be noted imder other 

 headings. 



