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What, if anything, are species?

This book is an extended argument for abandoning the species rank. Instead, the author proposes that the rank of "species" be replaced by a pluralistic and multi-level view. In such a view, all clades including the smallest identifiable one would be named and studied within a phylogenetic context. What are currently called "species" represent different sorts of things depending on the sort of organisms and processes being considered. This is already the case, but is not formally recognized by those scientists using the species rank in their work. Adopting a rankless taxonomy at all levels would enhance academic studies of evolution and ecology and yield practical benefits in areas of public concern such as conservation.

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Series Title
Species and Systematics
Call Number
574.012 MIS w
Publisher
Boca Raton : CRC Press.,
Collation
vii, 160 p. : ill.
Language
English
ISBN/ISSN
9781315119687
Classification
574.012
Content Type
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Media Type
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Carrier Type
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Edition
Ed. 1
Subject(s)
Evolution
Botany and plant science
Biology, life sciences
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Statement of Responsibility
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