In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Species Concept 2. Current Species Concepts 3. Types 4. Family and Higher Categories. History of Species Concept: The species, as we know, is the fundamental unit of taxonomic hierarchy. Davis (1978) called them 'Building bricks' in Biological classification. In biological phenomenon biosystematics concept is the oldest one. It is the [...]
In this article we will discuss about PhyloCode (Phylogenetic Code) which presently governs only clade names:- 1. Concept of PhyloCode 2. History of PhyloCode 3. Implications 4. Advantages. Concept of Phylocode: The Linnaean system of binomial nomenclature is now becoming unsuitable to govern the naming of clade and species. Clade is a group in which every member shares a common [...]
In this article we will discuss about Herbarium which was initiated by an Italian Taxonomist Luca Ghini:- 1. Meaning of Herbarium 2. Functions of Herbarium 3. Kinds 4. Important Herbaria of the World 5. Making of Herbarium. Contents: Meaning of Herbarium Functions of Herbarium Kinds of Herbaria Important Herbaria of the World Making of Herbarium 1. Meaning of Herbarium: Herbarium [...]