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Trends in taxonomy of chagas disease vectors (Hemiptera, reduviidae, triatominae): From linnaean to integrative taxonomy
(2021-12-01)
Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted mainly by members of the subfamily Triatominae. There are currently 157 species, grouped into 18 genera and five ...
Unraveling the story behind the Linnaean basionym of Bouchea prismatica: Revised typification of the name Verbena prismatica
(International Association for Plant Taxonomy, 2017-10)
The typification of the Linnaean name Verbena prismatica is revised. A previous neotypification is investigated and it is shown that the choice of Moldenke (Herb. Linn. No. 35.3) must be superseded since a sheet comprising ...
The usage of subgenera in mammalian taxonomy
(De Gruyter, 2019-05)
In this note, I discuss the advantages of the usage of subgenera as a practical taxonomic rank in mammalian taxonomy. Use of this category preserves traditional usage, reduces nomenclatural instability and avoids unnecessary ...
Possibility and challenges of conversion of current virus species names to linnaean binomials
(Systematic Biology, 2018)
Typifications of the N.L. Burman and Linnaean names in Polygala, Polygalaceae
(International Association for Plant Taxonomy, 2021-11-10)
The historical context and typifications of a number of not yet typified Linnaean names in Polygala (P. acutifolia, P. aspalatha, P. brasiliensis, P. chamaebuxus, P. microphylla, P. penaea, P. sibirica, P. theezans) are ...
Neotypifications of Linnaean names in Hybanthus (Violaceae)
(INT ASSOC PLANT TAXONOMY, 2011)
Current studies in South American Violaceae detected the necessity of neotypes for Viola calceolaria L. (equivalent to Hybanthus calceolaria (L.) Oken) and Viola oppositifolia L. (equivalent to Hvbanthus oppositifolius ...
Possibility and Challenges of Conversion of Current Virus Species Names to Linnaean Binomials
(Oxford University Press, 2016-10)
Botanical, mycological, zoological, and prokaryotic species names follow the Linnaean format, consisting of an italicized Latinized binomen with a capitalized genus name and a lower-case species epithet (e.g., Homo sapiens). ...
La relación entre la teoría científica y la clasificación en la construcción del conocimiento. El papel de la teoría en la clasificación biológica
(2015-06-16)
RESUMEN: En este trabajo analizamos los elementos básicos de la clasificación, su forma general y sus contenidos. En primer lugar presentamos una panorámica de la complejidad asociada a la clasificación, lo que generalmente ...