To try and get my head around the various models of taxon names, usages, and concepts being discussed I've created a graph of my understanding of the data model underlying ZooBank http://iphylo.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/zoobank-data-model.html . This may or may not reflect the actual situation, I'll leave that to Rich to comment on.
Regards
Rod
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