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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Plant conservation
ISBN : UOM:39015056240289
Author : Roseli Pellens,Philippe Grandcolas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319224619
This book is about phylogenetic diversity as an approach to reduce biodiversity losses in this period of mass extinction. Chapters in the first section deal with questions such as the way we value phylogenetic diversity among other criteria for biodiversity conservation; the choice of measures; the loss of phylogenetic diversity with extinction; the importance of organisms that are deeply branched in the tree of life, and the role of relict species. The second section is composed by contributions exploring methodological aspects, such as how to deal with abundance, sampling effort, or conflicting trees in analysis of phylogenetic diversity. The last section is devoted to applications, showing how phylogenetic diversity can be integrated in systematic conservation planning, in EDGE and HEDGE evaluations. This wide coverage makes the book a reference for academics, policy makers and stakeholders dealing with biodiversity conservation.
Author : Peter L. Forey,Christopher John Humphries,Richard Irwin Vane-Wright,Systematics Association
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822016466724
Conservation of the Earth's diversity is one of the most important and daunting challenges faced by biologists and politicians alike. The challenge has been taken up and declarations of intent issued, but there remains the basic problem of defining what we are trying to conserve, and why. This collection of essays reflects the wide range of views that are held about what constitutes biodiversity; from its perception in terms of species numbers, categorization of landforms, or different ecological levels, to the view that biodiversity is a dynamic and socio-political necessity for our own survival. The problems of matching species numbers, species variety, and the systematic hierarchy to geographic areas which we may wish to save are also addressed. Given that we need to set priorities for conservation, it is suggested that the preservation of the systematic hierarchy - as the most complete representation of the evolutionary legacy - should be the goal of conservation, and ways are outlined by which this may be accomplished.
Author : Niles Eldredge
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0231075286
This book explores the biological underpinnings of social systems from invertebrates to mammals, particularly humans. These social systems, the authors argue, represent fusions between the economic and reproductive interests of organisms. Their theory reinstates the importance of economics in social organizations of all types, moving away from the more prominent emphasis on reproductive biology at the core of sociobiology.
Author : Randall T. Schuh
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0801436753
Most students who take a course in biological systematics do so to learn how to construct a data matrix and generate and evaluate a tree of phylogenetic relationships. Biological Systematics: Principles and Applications, by Randall T. Schuh, provides a welcome tool for these students and their instructors: it is a comprehensive and completely new textbook, the first of its kind since 1981. Systematics, the study of the reconstruction of the history of life, forms the underlying basis for organizing the knowledge of biology; cladistics is the diagrammatic method of charting phylogenetic relationships over time among evolving life forms. Cladistics analysis, the key tool used in this book, is also of great use outside pure systematic studies, and interests many students of population biology, ecology, epidemiology, and natural resources.Suitable for both graduate and advanced undergraduate students, Biological Systematics: Principles and Applications covers the core material for courses in biological systematics, with equal emphasis on both botany and zoology. It includes sections on the history and resources of the field; biological nomenclature; the theory of homology, character analysis, and computer algorithms; and the application of the results of systematic studies in the areas of biological classification, biogeography, adaptation and co-evolution, and biodiversity and conservation.
Author : Michael F. Claridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : OCLC:36726228
Author : Alessandro Minelli,Giancarlo Contrafatto
Publisher : Eolss Publishers
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133188503
*History and Scope of the Biological Sciences *History of Biology *Characteristics of Living Beings *Levels of Biotic Organization *Population, Species and Communities *Philosophy of Biological Sciences
Author : Quentin D. Wheeler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : NATURE
ISBN : 1003389074
"This book presents an engaging and accessible examination of the role of systematic biology in species exploration and biodiversity conservation. Our planet and systematic biology are at a crossroads Millions of species face an imminent threat of extinction and with knowledge of only a fraction of earth's species, we are unprepared to respond. Species, Science and Society explains what is at stake if we continue to ignore the traditional mission of systematics. Rejecting claims that it is too late to document earth's species, that molecular evidence is sufficient, and that comparative morphology and the grand traditions of systematics are outdated, this book makes a compelling argument for a taxonomic renaissance. The book challenges readers to rethink assumptions about systematics. Shattering myths and misconceptions and clarifying the role of systematics in confronting mass extinction, it hopes to inspire a new generation of systematists. Readers are given a deeply personal view of the mission, motivations and rewards of systematic biology. Written in narrative style with passion, wit and optimism, it is the first book to question the growing dominance of molecular data, defend descriptive taxonomy and propose a mission to discover, describe and classify all species. Our evolutionary heritage, the fate of society and the future of the planet depend on what we do next. This book will be of great interest to academics, researchers and professionals working in systematics, taxonomy and biodiversity conservation, as well as students with a basic background in biology"--
Author : Roseli Pellens
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119882220
Natural history collections have recently acquired an unprecedented place of importance in scientific research. Originally created in the context of systematics and taxonomy, they are now proving to be fundamental for answering various scientific and societal questions that are as significant as they are current. Natural History Collections in the Science of the 21st Century presents a wide range of questions and answers raised by the study of collections. The billions of specimens that have been collected from all around the world over more than two centuries provide us with information that is vital in our quest for knowledge about the Earth, the universe, the diversity of life and the history of humankind. These collections also provide valuable reference points from the past to help us understand the nature and dynamics of global change today. Their physical permanence is the best guarantee we have of a return to data and to information sources in the context of open science.
Author : Tod F. Stuessy
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231518642
The field of plant taxonomy has transformed rapidly over the past fifteen years, especially with regard to improvements in cladistic analysis and the use of new molecular data. The second edition of this popular resource reflects these far-reaching and dramatic developments with more than 3,000 new references and many new figures. Synthesizing current research and trends, Plant Taxonomy now provides the most up-to-date overview in relation to monographic, biodiversity, and evolutionary studies, and continues to be an essential resource for students and scholars. This text is divided into two parts: Part 1 explains the principles of taxonomy, including the importance of systematics, characters, concepts of categories, and different approaches to biological classification. Part 2 outlines the different types of data used in plant taxonomic studies with suggestions on their efficacy and modes of presentation and evaluation. This section also lists the equipment and financial resources required for gathering each type of data. References throughout the book illuminate the historical development of taxonomic terminology and philosophy while citations offer further study. Plant Taxonomy is also a personal story of what it means to be a practicing taxonomist and to view these activities within a meaningful conceptual framework. Tod F. Stuessy recalls the progression of his own work and shares his belief that the most creative taxonomy is done by those who have a strong conceptual grasp of their own research.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : CORNELL:31924080089604
Author : Benjamin Lincoln Robinson,Merritt Lyndon Fernald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Botany
ISBN : UOM:39015042615115
Author : Federal Council for Science and Technology (U.S.). Panel on Systematics and Taxonomy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Biology
ISBN : UIUC:30112009851830
Author : Peter Francis Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1994-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231064403
A reevaluation of the history of biological systematics that discusses the formative years of the so-called natural system of classification in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Shows how classifications came to be treated as conventions; systematic practice was not linked to clearly articulated theory; there was general confusion over the "shape" of nature; botany, elements of natural history, and systematics were conflated; and systematics took a position near the bottom of the hierarchy of sciences.
Author : Randall T. Schuh,Andrew V. Z. Brower
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780801462436
Biological Systematics: Principles and Applications draws equally from examples in botany and zoology to provide a modern account of cladistic principles and techniques. It is a core systematics textbook with a focus on parsimony-based approaches for students and biologists interested in systematics and comparative biology. Randall T. Schuh and Andrew V. Z. Brower cover: -the history and philosophy of systematics and nomenclature; -the mechanics and methods of analysis and evaluation of results; -the practical applications of results and wider relevance within biological classification, biogeography, adaptation and coevolution, biodiversity, and conservation; and -software applications. This new and thoroughly revised edition reflects the exponential growth in the use of DNA sequence data in systematics. New data techniques and a notable increase in the number of examples from molecular systematics will be of interest to students increasingly involved in molecular and genetic work.