Re: Mononykus manus (was Re: New alvarezsaurid)

[Dinogeorge <Dinogeorge@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-03-22 00:34:07 EST, jaemei@hotmail.com writes:

<< And anyway, isn't there a rule that says when a new genus is formed from 
 an established genus, the specific names goes along, too? If so, it 
 would be *Shuuvuia (or whatever) olecranus*, not *S. deserti*.
  >>

Depends on where the type specimens go. If the <i>S. deserti</i> material
doesn't include the type specimen of <i>M. olecranus</i>, then a distinct
species name is warranted.