Footnotes are not permitted. Names and Terms Scientific names are to be italicized. First use of a common name in the abstract and in the body of the text will be followed by the scientific name in parentheses. Use authorities as part of the scientific name of a species only in taxonomic works or when confusion is likely. Units of Measurement.
All units of measurement are to be metric, followed by English equivalents in parentheses.
Metric is preferred for tables and figures. If English units must be used in tables and figures, then footnote their metric equivalents. Tables and Figures Keep tables to a minimum. Do not use ditto marks in tables or figures. Captions should adequately describe content so that tables and figures are understandable when considered apart from the text.