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What if anything are species? by Brent D. Mishler, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters
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What if anything are species? by Brent D. Mishler, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters
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From Brent D. Mishler
What if anything are species? by Brent D. Mishler, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters
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This book is an extended argument for abandoning the various single concepts and the "species" rank. The author proposes that the rank of "species" be replaced by a pluralistic view. In such taxonomy, the smallest identifiable lineages would be used within various divergent phylogenies in a context dependent manner. In such a view, "species" represents different sorts of things depending on the organism/lineage being considered. In practice, this is what is already done although it is not formally recognized. Key selling Features:Proposes the replacement of restrictive species concepts with a pluralistic viewSuggests abandoning the formal taxonomic rank of "species"Considers zoological, botanical and microbiological aspects of the species levelDeals with practical issues such as conservation, inventories and field guides | What if anything are species? by Brent D. Mishler, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters