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The Nomenclature of Soils, or What's In A Name?
Author(s) -
Heller John L.
Publication year - 1963
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1963.03615995002700020035x
Subject(s) - nomenclature , selection (genetic algorithm) , object (grammar) , series (stratigraphy) , computer science , basis (linear algebra) , mathematics , mathematics education , artificial intelligence , geology , ecology , taxonomy (biology) , geometry , paleontology , biology
A discussion of the principles to be followed in the assignment of names to any new object or series of objects and of the difficulties experienced by those who devised the nomenclature of the Seventh Approximation. The use of elements drawn from the classical languages is defended, and some of the compromises made in their selection and combination are explained. Suggestions for improvement are welcomed, provided they fit the requirements of the system.