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oapen-20.500.12657-484762021-05-04T08:02:47Z What, if anything, are species? Mishler, Brent D. Wildlife: general interest Botany and plant sciences Evolution Biology, life sciences bic Book Industry Communication::W Lifestyle, sport & leisure::WN Natural history::WNC Wildlife: general interest bic Book Industry Communication::P Mathematics & science::PS Biology, life sciences::PST Botany & plant sciences bic Book Industry Communication::P Mathematics & science::PS Biology, life sciences::PSA Life sciences: general issues::PSAJ Evolution bic Book Industry Communication::P Mathematics & science::PS Biology, life sciences 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. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. KEY FEATURES • Proposes the replacement of restrictive species concepts with a pluralistic view • Suggests abandoning the formal taxonomic rank of "species" • Considers zoological, botanical, and microbiological aspects of the species level • Deals with practical issues such as conservation, inventories, and field guides 2021-05-03T08:40:50Z 2021-05-03T08:40:50Z 2021 book ONIX_20210503_9781498714556_6 9781498714556 9781498714549 9780367715052 9781315119687 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/48476 eng Species and Systematics application/pdf Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International 9781498714556.pdf Taylor & Francis CRC Press 10.1201/9781315119687 10.1201/9781315119687 7b3c7b10-5b1e-40b3-860e-c6dd5197f0bb 9781498714556 9781498714549 9780367715052 9781315119687 CRC Press 168 open access
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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. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. KEY FEATURES • Proposes the replacement of restrictive species concepts with a pluralistic view • Suggests abandoning the formal taxonomic rank of "species" • Considers zoological, botanical, and microbiological aspects of the species level • Deals with practical issues such as conservation, inventories, and field guides
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