senior synonym

noun

In zoological nomenclature, a name which describes the same taxon as one or more subsequently published names.

Meanings

nounsenior synonym (plural senior synonyms)

plural senior synonyms

  1. biologyIn zoological nomenclature, a name which describes the same taxon as one or more subsequently published names.
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