Classical taxonomy and modern methodology

✍ Scribed by W. Koste; R. J. Shiel

• Book ID: 104623600
• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 1989
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 542 KB
• Volume: 186-187
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1573-5141
• DOI: 10.1007/bf00048922

✦ Synopsis

Classical rotifer taxonomy and recent approaches are reviewed. a-taxonomy (morphology) remains the most widely-used technique, and most prone to subjective errors. Computer technology, and genetic or biochemical methods are not widely available in areas of most need -those with developing limnology programs. Strict adherence to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, uniform treatment of ecotypic variation and polymorphism, communication with and between systematists, and establishment of a centralized data base are among the points discussed. A standardized nomenclature is proposed.