nomen perplexum

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Definition

A perplexing name. Two or more epithets in the same genus (or two or more generic names) that are so similar as to cause uncertainty (regardless of words from different sources) can be treated as perplexing names. Such cases are referred to the Judicial Commission.

nomen perplexum
Accepted term: 03-Apr-2015