On the nomenclatural status of some species of Haplotaxidae (Clitellata) from Guinea

A critical nomenclatural review of Haplotaxidae species from Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Guinea, resolves long-standing taxonomic confusion. The study identifies unjustified prior interpretations that misclassified several oligochaete taxa, clarifying their valid names under current nomenclature (Reynolds & Wetzel 2020). This addresses a homonymy issue with Villiersia Omodeo, 1987, which overlapped with a nudibranch genus. The research combines historical literature review and systematic analysis to establish authoritative species designations, ensuring stability in scientific communication about this biodiverse West African site.

MARTIN, P., OMODEO, P., & ROTA, E. (2021). On the nomenclatural status of some species of Haplotaxidae (Clitellata) from Guinea. Zootaxa, 4920(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4920.1.10