Principles of Classification and Nomenclature of Viruses

Gibbs, Harrison, Watson and Wildy criticized the use of a binominal nomenclature for viruses (Nature, 209, 450; 1966) because, they said, equal weight cannot be given to all characters according to genuine Adansonian principles. Dr. Lwoff denies that this is so, and argues in favour of a binominal nomenclature.