Proc. R. Soc. B 290, 20222500. (Published online 15 February 2023). (https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2022.2500)
After publication of the article [1], it was brought to our attention that the genus name we proposed for the new fossil is a junior homonym of Palaeoneurorthus Wichard, 2009 [2]. In accordance with ICZN article 60.3, we herein propose substitute names for the genus and the species, with the same type designations and diagnoses as the original publication. We thank the colleagues who pointed out this issue.
Girafficervix, nomen novum
in substitution for Palaeoneurorthus Du, Niu & Bao
Type species: Girafficervix baii Du, Niu & Bao, typification by monotypy.
Diagnosis: as species.
Gender: feminine.
Etymology: the name is compounded from the genus name Giraffa, meaning giraffe, and cervix, Latin meaning neck, in reference to the specimen's long neck.
Girafficervix baii, nomen novum, holotype YLNHM01098, paratype NIGP201165 in substitution for Palaeoneurorthus baii Du, Niu & Bao
Refer to Du, Niu & Bao (2023) [1] for details on the holotype, diagnoses and etymology.
References
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