The doubtful virtue of splitting families
The criteria for splitting recognized families are discussed, with critical remarks on the arguments sometimes given for the splitting off of new families on the basis of features such as habit and homogeneity. Some examples are provided of the unnecessary creation of additional families.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African National Biodiversity Institut
1978-12-01
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| Series: | Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation |
| Online Access: | https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/1798 |
| Summary: | The criteria for splitting recognized families are discussed, with critical remarks on the arguments sometimes given for the splitting off of new families on the basis of features such as habit and homogeneity. Some examples are provided of the unnecessary creation of additional families. |
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| ISSN: | 0006-8241 2311-9284 |