Classification and Biology

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Title: Classification and Biology
Description: Classification of plants and animals is of basic interest to biologists in all fields because correct formulation and generalization are based on sound taxonomy. This book by a world authority relates traditional taxonomic studies to developments in biochemical and other fields. It provides guidelines for the integration of modern and traditional methods and explains the underlying principles and philosophy of systematics. The problems of zoological, botanical, and paleontological classifi cation are dealt with in great detail and microbial systematics briefly.
Authors: R.A. Crowson
Resource Type: eBook.
Subjects: Biology--Classification
Categories: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Taxonomy, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, SCIENCE / Research & Methodology
Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
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Abstract:Classification of plants and animals is of basic interest to biologists in all fields because correct formulation and generalization are based on sound taxonomy. This book by a world authority relates traditional taxonomic studies to developments in biochemical and other fields. It provides guidelines for the integration of modern and traditional methods and explains the underlying principles and philosophy of systematics. The problems of zoological, botanical, and paleontological classifi cation are dealt with in great detail and microbial systematics briefly.
ISBN:9780202309057
9781138520622
9781351528061
9781351528078
9780202364865
9781315081090