Abstract
In naming the new species Hysterangium colossum (Elliott et al. 2015), we indicated that the epithet colossum was based on the Latin equivalent of the English adjective “colossal”. This Latin noun is actually “colosseus”, and so we have to make an orthographic correction as the correct Latin adjectival termination for “colossal” is “…eum” (Simpson 1959: 116). The species epithet must therefore be corrected to “colosseum”. This does not affect the valid publication of the name in our paper (Art. 32.2).
Highlights
IMA Fungus is compiled by David L
In naming the new species Hysterangium colossum (Elliott et al 2015), we indicated that the epithet colossum was based on the Latin equivalent of the English adjective “colossal”
This Latin noun is “colosseus”, and so we have to make an orthographic correction as the correct Latin adjectival termination for “colossal” is “...eum” (Simpson 1959: 116)
Summary
IMA Fungus is compiled by David L. 19th International Botanical Congress 23–29 July 2017 [Nomenclature Section 18–22 July 2017] Shenzhen, China www.ibc2017.cn/ 3rd International Conference on Basic and Applied Mycology March 2018 Assiut Mycological Centre, University of Assiut, Assiut, Egypt Contact: Abdelaal H.
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