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richardwells
at Wed Oct 8 02:41:30 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by richardwells ]
I have just this day received an email from the person responsible for putting together that particular issue of the Newsletter of the Macarthur Herpetological Society that included the description of the new Chondopython and she has kindly provided the information I asked for. I have included her response at the end of my post due to its scientific importance.
As to whether such a "publication" conforms to the Code - i.e. A COMPUTER PRINTOUT !!! – well, it might be a matter of some debate should someone decide on the invocation of the Plenary Powers in the event of a dispute over the name's Availability.
Based on the information that I have been provided with, my position is that the name Chondropython viridis shireenae Hoser 2003 is nomen nudum as the name has not been validly published by my interpretation of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
Better luck next time Raymondo,
Richard Wells
Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 15:58:37 1000
From: "Julia Carr" oz_python@msn.com
Subject: Re: newsletter
To: richardwells@austarnet.com.au
Hi Richard,
Yes I did. I was trying to answer your questions.....so lets try again.
If you could be so kind, I would like to know a bit
about the Macarthur Herpetological Society Newsletter
that contained Raymond's paper describing the 5 new
pythons:
1. How was this Newsletter actually produced?
This was the last n/l I wrote due to my resigning over a problem created by an outside party.
I either write the articles or use stuff i have downloaded or had submitted. I wrote/compiled the n/l and saved it to disc. Gave the disc to Robert Gleeson (our then President) Rob printed it out on the fire station computer.
2. How many copies were published?
This one = forty
3 What was the exact date of publication?
August 14 2003
4. Can I obtain an original copy (not a photocopy)
and if so, how much money do I need to send you?
I have it on disc & can print it off for you. The original run of prints wasn't very good as the fire station printer was either running out of ink or playing up. The pages had blotchy bits in the middle of them.
If this is any help , there is no charge. I was always happy to sent copies to interested parties who asked.
Hope this is the info you wanted.
Julia
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