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Blank Canvas: The Case for Descriptive Taxonomy

Author(s) -

Quentin D. Wheeler

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

integrative and comparative biology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.328

H-Index - 123

eISSN - 1557-7023

pISSN - 1540-7063

DOI - 10.1093/icb/icy067

Subject(s) - treasure , taxonomy (biology) , blank , biodiversity , biosphere , taxon , ecology , biology , geography , evolutionary biology , computer science , zoology , archaeology , engineering , mechanical engineering

Describing species is fundamental to understanding the biosphere and the origins of biodiversity. Without descriptions, we miss many of the most improbable, interesting, and informative aspects of species, higher taxa, and evolutionary history. Further, descriptive taxonomy opens a treasure trove of nature-inspired solutions for creating a sustainable future.

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