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Transformed Cladistics, Taxonomy and Evolution

Author : N. R. Scott-Ram
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521340861
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (213 download)

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Book Synopsis Transformed Cladistics, Taxonomy and Evolution by : N. R. Scott-Ram

Download or read book Transformed Cladistics, Taxonomy and Evolution written by N. R. Scott-Ram and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1990-03-30 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an examination of the relationship between classification and evolutionary theory, with reference to the competing schools of taxonomic thinking. Emphasis is placed on one of these schools, the transformed cladists who have attempted to reject all evolutionary thinking in classification and to cast doubt on evolution in general. The author examines the limits to this line of thought from a philosophical and methodological perspective. He concludes that transformed cladistics does not achieve what it claims and that it either implicitly assumes a Platonic World View, or is unintelligible without taking into account evolutionary processes--the very processes it claims to reject. Through this analysis the author attempts to formulate criteria of an objective and consistent nature that can be used to judge competing methodologies and theories. Philosophers of science, zoologists interested in taxonomy, and evolutionary biologists will find this a compelling study.

The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics

Author : Andrew Hamilton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520956753
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics written by Andrew Hamilton and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-11-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics aims to make sense of the rise of phylogenetic systematics—its methods, its objects of study, and its theoretical foundations—with contributions from historians, philosophers, and biologists. This volume articulates an intellectual agenda for the study of systematics and taxonomy in a way that connects classification with larger historical themes in the biological sciences, including morphology, experimental and observational approaches, evolution, biogeography, debates over form and function, character transformation, development, and biodiversity. It aims to provide frameworks for answering the question: how did systematics become phylogenetic?

Phylogenetics

Author : E. O. Wiley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118017870
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Phylogenetics written by E. O. Wiley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited revision of the industry standard on phylogenetics Since the publication of the first edition of this landmark volume more than twenty-five years ago, phylogenetic systematics has taken its place as the dominant paradigm of systematic biology. It has profoundly influenced the way scientists study evolution, and has seen many theoretical and technical advances as the field has continued to grow. It goes almost without saying that the next twenty-five years of phylogenetic research will prove as fascinating as the first, with many exciting developments yet to come. This new edition of Phylogenetics captures the very essence of this rapidly evolving discipline. Written for the practicing systematist and phylogeneticist, it addresses both the philosophical and technical issues of the field, as well as surveys general practices in taxonomy. Major sections of the book deal with the nature of species and higher taxa, homology and characters, trees and tree graphs, and biogeography—the purpose being to develop biologically relevant species, character, tree, and biogeographic concepts that can be applied fruitfully to phylogenetics. The book then turns its focus to phylogenetic trees, including an in-depth guide to tree-building algorithms. Additional coverage includes: Parsimony and parsimony analysis Parametric phylogenetics including maximum likelihood and Bayesian approaches Phylogenetic classification Critiques of evolutionary taxonomy, phenetics, and transformed cladistics Specimen selection, field collecting, and curating Systematic publication and the rules of nomenclature Providing a thorough synthesis of the field, this important update to Phylogenetics is essential for students and researchers in the areas of evolutionary biology, molecular evolution, genetics and evolutionary genetics, paleontology, physical anthropology, and zoology.

Classification, Evolution, and the Nature of Biology

Author : Alec L. Panchen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521315784
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (157 download)

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Book Synopsis Classification, Evolution, and the Nature of Biology by : Alec L. Panchen

Download or read book Classification, Evolution, and the Nature of Biology written by Alec L. Panchen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992-06-26 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, naturalists who proposed theories of evolution, including Darwin and Wallace, did so in order to explain the apparent relationship of natural classification. This book begins by exploring the intimate historical relationship between patterns of classification and patterns of phylogeny. However, it is a circular argument to use the data for classification. Alec Panchen presents other evidence for evolution in the form of a historically based but rigorously logical argument. This is followed by a history of methods of classification and phylogeny reconstruction including current mathematical and molecular techniques. The author makes the important claim that if the hierarchical pattern of classification is a real phenomenon, then biology is unique as a science in making taxonomic statements. This conclusion is reached by way of historical reviews of theories of evolutionary mechanism and the philosophy of science as applied to biology. The book is addressed to biologists, particularly taxonomists, concerned with the history and philosophy of their subject, and to philosophers of science concerned with biology. It is also an important source book on methods of classification and the logic of evolutionary theory for students, professional biologists, and paleontologists.

Classification, Data Analysis, and Knowledge Organization

Author : Hans-Hermann Bock
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642763073
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Download or read book Classification, Data Analysis, and Knowledge Organization written by Hans-Hermann Bock and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In science, industry, public administration and documentation centers large amounts of data and information are collected which must be analyzed, ordered, visualized, classified and stored efficiently in order to be useful for practical applications. This volume contains 50 selected theoretical and applied papers presenting a wealth of new and innovative ideas, methods, models and systems which can be used for this purpose. It combines papers and strategies from two main streams of research in an interdisciplinary, dynamic and exciting way: On the one hand, mathematical and statistical methods are described which allow a quantitative analysis of data, provide strategies for classifying objects or making exploratory searches for interesting structures, and give ways to make comprehensive graphical displays of large arrays of data. On the other hand, papers related to information sciences, informatics and data bank systems provide powerful tools for representing, modelling, storing and retrieving facts, data and knowledge characterized by qualitative descriptors, semantic relations, or linguistic concepts. The integration of both fields and a special part on applied problems from biology, medicine, archeology, industry and administration assure that this volume will be informative and useful for theory and practice.

Systematics and Biogeography

Author : Gareth J. Nelson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780231045742
Total Pages : 567 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book Systematics and Biogeography written by Gareth J. Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparative biology: space, time, and form; Systematic history: kinds of branching diagrams; Systematic patterns: component analysis; Systematic results: classification; Ontogeny, phylogeny, paleontology and the biogenetic law; Biogeographic history: kinds of questions; Biogeographic pattens: component analysis; Biogeographic results: regions.

Cladistics

Author : David M. Williams
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107008107
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Cladistics written by David M. Williams and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of a foundational text presents a contemporary review of cladistics, as applied to biological classification. It provides a comprehensive account of the past fifty years of discussion on the relationship between classification, phylogeny and evolution. It covers cladistics in the era of molecular data, detailing new advances and ideas that have emerged over the last twenty-five years. Written in an accessible style by internationally renowned authors in the field, readers are straightforwardly guided through fundamental principles and terminology. Simple worked examples and easy-to-understand diagrams also help readers navigate complex problems that have perplexed scientists for centuries. This practical guide is an essential addition for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in taxonomy, systematics, comparative biology, evolutionary biology and molecular biology.

Trees of Life

Author : Theodore W. Pietsch
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421411857
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Trees of Life written by Theodore W. Pietsch and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evolution.

Plant Taxonomy

Author : Tod F. Stuessy
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231147120
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Plant Taxonomy written by Tod F. Stuessy and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Biological Classification

Author : Richard A. Richards
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107065372
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Biological Classification written by Richard A. Richards and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical foundations and development of modern biological classification.

Cladistics

Author : David M. Williams
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108882676
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)

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The Future of Phylogenetic Systematics

Author : David Williams
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316688186
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Phylogenetic Systematics written by David Williams and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-07-21 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willi Hennig (1913–76), founder of phylogenetic systematics, revolutionised our understanding of the relationships among species and their natural classification. An expert on Diptera and fossil insects, Hennig's ideas were applicable to all organisms. He wrote about the science of taxonomy or systematics, refining and promoting discussion of the precise meaning of the term 'relationship', the nature of systematic evidence, and how those matters impinge on a precise understanding of monophyly, paraphyly, and polyphyly. Hennig's contributions are relevant today and are a platform for the future. This book focuses on the intellectual aspects of Hennig's work and gives dimension to the future of the subject in relation to Hennig's foundational contributions to the field of phylogenetic systematics. Suitable for graduate students and academic researchers, this book will also appeal to philosophers and historians interested in the legacy of Willi Hennig.

The Future of Phylogenetic Systematics

Author : David Williams
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 110711764X
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Milestones in Systematics

Author : David M. Williams
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203643038
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Milestones in Systematics written by David M. Williams and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-05-12 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a historical analysis of the evolution of systematics during the last one hundred years, Milestones in Systematics reviews many of the major issues in systematic theory and practice that have driven the working methods of systematics during the 20th century and looks at the issues most likely to preoccupy systematists in the immediate fu

Fossils, Phylogeny, and Form

Author : Jonathan M. Adrain
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461505712
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Fossils, Phylogeny, and Form written by Jonathan M. Adrain and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phylogenetic analysis and morphometrics have been developed by biologists into rigorous analytic tools for testing hypotheses about the relationships between groups of species. This book applies these tools to paleontological data. The fossil record is our one true chronicle of the history of life, preserving a set of macroevolutionary patterns; thus various hypotheses about evolutionary processes can be tested in the fossil record using phylogentic analysis and morphometrics. The first book of its type, Fossils, Phylogeny, and Form will be useful in evolutionary biology, paleontology, systematics, evolutionary development, theoretical biology, biogeography, and zoology. It will also provide a practical, researcher-friendly gateway into computer-based phylogenetics and morphometrics.

Foundations of Systematics and Biogeography

Author : David M. Williams
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387727302
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Book Synopsis Foundations of Systematics and Biogeography by : David M. Williams

Download or read book Foundations of Systematics and Biogeography written by David M. Williams and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-19 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone interested in comparative biology or the history of science will find this myth-busting work genuinely fascinating. It draws attention to the seminal studies and important advances that have shaped systematic and biogeographic thinking. It traces concepts in homology and classification from the 19th century to the present through the provision of a unique anthology of scientific writings from Goethe, Agassiz, Owen, Naef, Zangerl and Nelson, among others.

From Observations to Optimal Phylogenetic Trees

Author : Pablo A. Goloboff
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000550036
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book From Observations to Optimal Phylogenetic Trees written by Pablo A. Goloboff and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-07-22 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taxonomists specializing in different groups once based phylogenetic analysis only on morphological data; molecular data was used more rarely. Although molecular systematics is routine today, the use of morphological data continues to be important, especially for phylogenetic placement of many taxa known only from fossils and rare or difficult to collect species. In addition, morphological analyses help identify potential biases in molecular analyses. And finally, scenarios with respect to morphology continue to motivate biologists: the beauty of a cheetah or a baobab does not lie in their DNA sequence, but instead on what they are and do! This book is an up-to-date revision of methods and principles of phylogenetic analysis of morphological data. It is also a general guide for using the computer program TNT in the analysis of such data. The book covers the main aspects of phylogenetic analysis and general methods to compare classifications derived from molecules and morphology. The basic aspects of molecular analysis are covered only as needed to highlight the differences with methods and assumptions for analysis of morphological datasets.