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Re: Mononykine or Parvicursorine?



In a message dated 98-03-29 11:41:29 EST, znc14@TTACS.TTU.EDU writes:

<< You would have to demonstrate
 that the suffix "-inae" *UNEQUIVOCALLY* denotes a subfamily *under the ICZN
 code*. Good luck. >>

Under ICZN rules, the suffix "-inae" is reserved for subfamilies. So if you
call something x-inae, then you have created a subfamily, even if you don't
explicitly call it a subfamily. Don't want a subfamily? Invent a different
suffix.