The Silent Extinction of Species and Taxonomists—An Appeal to Science Policymakers and Legislators

The science of taxonomy, albeit being fundamental for all organismic research, has been underfunded and undervalued for about two generations. We analyze how this could happen, particularly in times of a biodiversity crisis, when we have increased awareness amongst the population and decision makers...

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Main Authors: Ivan Löbl, Bernhard Klausnitzer, Matthias Hartmann, Frank-Thorsten Krell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/10/1053