ICBN full form in biology

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

ICBN full form in biology:
  • ICBN stands for the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.
  • The purpose of the code is to ensure standardized and consistent naming practices within the botanical community.
Topic          Detail
 Full form ·        Full form of ICBN is International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
Latest Version of ICBN ·        Its latest version is ICNafp (Shenzhen Code) which was Published in 2018
History of ICBN   ·        The International Code of Botanical Nomenclature was first published in 1867. ·        It has undergone multiple revisions and updates over the years. ·        Now it is known as the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. ·        Its latest version is (ICNafp) which is the Shenzhen Code. ·         It was published in 2018.
ICBN governing body ·        It is govern by International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT)
Availability of online resource ·        ICBN code is also available online through the website named IAPT and also on other botanical databases.
Importance of ICBN       ·        It ensures standardized and consistent naming practices for the botanical community. ·        Provides guidelines for the naming, classification, and identification of algae, fungi, and plants. ·        It allows scientists to communicate effectively about specific taxa without any confusion. ·        It is essential for maintaining stability and universality in the naming of plants and fungi. ·        ICUBN assists in research process, documentation of biodiversity and as well as its conservation.
 

A comparison between ICZN and ICN

Aspect            ICZN      ICN
Full form International Code of Zoological Nomenclature International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants.
Authority International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT)
Scope It governs the naming and classification of animals which includes invertebrates and vertebrates. It governs the naming and classification of plants, algae and fungi.
Application in Taxonomic Works Applicable in zoological taxonomic works. Applicable in botanical taxonomic works.
Kingdoms covered Invertebrates such as insects mammals birds fish reptiles Algae fungi Plants
Governing Body International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) International Botanical Congress (IBC)
History First published in 1901 as International Rules of Zoological Nomenclature with revisions over the years. First published in 1867 as International Rules of Botanical Nomenclature with revisions over the years.
Objectives Ensure stability and universality in the naming of animals for effective communication among scientists. Provide guidelines for consistent and standardized naming of plants algae and fungi.
Principle of Priority Names based on priority, For example the first validly published name will takes the precedence. Names based on priority, for example, the first validly published name takes precedence.
Governing Principles ICZN is the latest version, with multiple editions and modifications over the years. ICNafp (Shenzhen Code) is the latest version, with multiple editions and changes over the years.
Treatment of Hybrid Names Hybrid names follow specific rules for formation These are treated as independent names. Hybrid names follow specific rules for formation These are treated as independent names.
Treatment of Cultivated Plants Rules for naming cultivated animals are not explicitly included in the code. Rules for naming cultivated plants are included.
Online Resource The code is available online through the ICZN website and other zoological databases. The code is available online through the IAPT website and other botanical databases.
 

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