Adding a Homotypic Synonym

By default, a carriage return from a taxon record in the Taxon Name panel will create a new text box for a heterotypic synonym, as detailed above. Homotypic synonyms can be added using a drop-down menu:

  1. Point the mouse arrow into the text box for the taxon to which you are attaching a homotypic synonym and click the right mouse button; a drop-down menu will appear.
  2. Point the mouse at the New option at the top of the menu; a new menu will appear.
  3. Click on the Homotypic Synonym option:

Another text box will appear in the Taxon Name panel, below that of the root taxon/accepted name for which you are entering a synonym. You will notice the homotypic synonym icon of (º) inside a blue circle:

4. Enter the name of the synonym.

5. Save the synonym (see Saving Synonyms below).