10. Specimens and Curation
Published Online: 25 APR 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9781118017883.ch10
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-Blackwell
Book Title
Phylogenetics: Theory and Practice of Phylogenetic Systematics, Second Edition
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How to Cite
Wiley, E. O. and Lieberman, B. S. (2011) Specimens and Curation, in Phylogenetics: Theory and Practice of Phylogenetic Systematics, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118017883.ch10
Publication History
- Published Online: 25 APR 2011
- Published Print: 20 MAY 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470905968
Online ISBN: 9781118017883
- Summary
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Keywords:
- specimens and curation - specimens and series of specimens, backbone of systematic study;
- systematic collections, series or lots of specimens - documented, preserving scientific value, and housed in museums or universities;
- curation, series of activities - initial receipt of specimens to continuing processes, specimens properly maintained
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Specimens, Vouchers, and Samples
Collecting and Collection Information
The Systematics Collection
The Importance of Museum Collections
Integrating Biodiversity and Ecological Data
Chapter Summary