what you mean by ICZN?

Here are the notes on the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) in a concise and easy-to-learn format:

*What is ICZN?*

                      The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) ensures that every animal has a unique and universally accepted scientific name ¹[2).

*Key Functions:*

             - _Publishes the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature_: Rules governing scientific names for animals.

             - _Resolves Nomenclatural Problems_: Provides rulings on individual cases to achieve internationally acceptable solutions.

*Importance of ICZN:*

                     Essential for zoology, medical and veterinary sciences, agriculture, horticulture, environment, conservation, geology, and palaeontology [1).

*Structure and Operations:*

- _Membership_: 27 members from 20 countries.

- _Quarterly Journal_: Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature for discussion and problem-solving.

- _Financial Support_: International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature, American Association for Zoological Nomenclature, and European Association for Zoological Nomenclature.

*Principles of ICZN:*

- *Binominal Nomenclature*: Scientific name composed of genus and species names.

- *Priority*: Oldest available name takes precedence.

- *Coordination*: Names established for taxa at different ranks.

- *First Reviser*: First author to resolve conflicts between simultaneous publications.

- *Homonymy*: Unique names for each taxon.

*ICZN's Role in Conservation:*

            Maintains taxonomic standards and universal nomenclature, crucial for conserving biological diversity ¹.