The genus problem – Eucalyptus as a model system for minimising taxonomic disruption
Dean Nicolle,
Matt K. Ritter,
Rebecca C. Jones
et al.
Abstract:The ongoing reclassification of higher plant genera (their division, combining and recircumscription) is the cause of extensive modifications to binomials. Many genus reclassifications have been far more taxonomically disruptive than necessary to achieve monophyletic genera. We suggest six rules that should be followed when considering genus reclassifications to minimise any taxonomic disruption and maintain the stability of genus‐species binomials without compromising their scientific validity. Here, we apply… Show more
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