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inappropriate name
(english) According to the Code, a name that denotes a character, a quality, or an origin not possessed by the taxon bearing that name. (See also: Code, taxon, name-bearing type)
nom impropre
(french) D’après le Code, un nom qui dénote un caractère, une qualité ou une origine que ne possède pas le taxon portant ce nom. (See also: Code, taxon, name-bearing type)
nome inadequado
(portuguese) Do Código, um nome que denota um caractere, uma qualidade ou uma origem que esse taxon não possui. (See also: Code, taxon, name-bearing type)

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