Propagation of typos

[Michael Gochfeld]

It was my understanding long ago that if a name was misspelled on the 
original description, it nonetheless attained priority and could not be 
corrected unless there was evidence that the author intended a different 
spelling. 
In other words if it was a typographical error, the author could correct 
it, but if it was a misspelling it could not be changed. 

Is this still true (or was it ever true) and if so how does it apply to 
endings that do not agree in gender. 

What's the point in changing a species name everytime someone revises at 
the genus level. MIKE GOCHFELD

 
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