Yes, since they are governed by different codes. There are hundreds of examples, including a few dinosaurs (e.g. _Gastonia_). On Tue, 01 Feb 2005 08:30:19 -0800 (PST), david peters <davidrpeters@earthlink.net> wrote: > Can plants and animals share nomenclature? > > I googled Anthodon and found a pareiasaur and a flower. > > David Peters > St. Louis -- Mike Keesey