8. Phylogenetic Classification
Published Online: 25 APR 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9781118017883.ch8
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) Phylogenetic Classification, in Phylogenetics: Theory and Practice of Phylogenetic Systematics, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118017883.ch8
Publication History
- Published Online: 25 APR 2011
- Published Print: 20 MAY 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470905968
Online ISBN: 9781118017883
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Keywords:
- phylogenetic classification - meeting minimum criteria of system of names, relationships consistent with phylogenetic tree;
- alternative methods of classification, in phylogenetics community - Linnean system, one of several ways;
- alternative formal system of nomenclature, the PhyloCode - aim, the same as that of phylogenetic taxonomy
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Classifications: Some General Types
Biological Classifications
The Linnean Hierarchy
Alternative Methods of Classifying in the Phylogenetics Community
The PhyloCode
Proper Names of Taxa
The Future of Linnean Nomenclature
Alternative “Schools” and Logical Consistency
Chapter Summary