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Class (Taxonomy)

Definition:

Observation:

• For better search results in your database, avoid a large variety of terms; draw up an authority list and add names as necessary.

Entry rules:

1. Enter the full name; do not use abbreviations.
   Example

   	Discipline	ornithology
   	Phylum/Division	Chordata
   	Class	Aves

2. In accordance with the International Code of Nomenclature, the first letter of the taxon is upper case.
   Example

   	Discipline	entomology
   	Phylum/Division	Arthropoda
   	Class	Insecta

3. Do not enter the word "class" before the name of the class.
   Example

   	Class	Amphibia
   	and not
   	Class	class Amphibia

4. If you are unsure whether your information is correct, include a space and a question mark after the name.
   Example

   	Class	Mammalia ?

5. This field may not contain more than one entry.