Name and shame: can taxonomists agree on systematic reforms?

Trends Ecol Evol. 2023 Aug 24:S0169-5347(23)00210-0. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2023.07.008. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe Linnean nomenclatural system dominates in taxonomy, despite various ethical issues being raised regarding the rules applied to this approach. Some recent proposals to adapt the system have been dismissed as destabilizing by many taxonomists. However, simple rule changes and amendments to address these issues could be implemented without excessive disruption.PMID:37633726 | DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2023.07.008

Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - August 26, 2023 Category: Science Authors: D James Harris Raquel Xavier Source Type: research