Ten challenges to transform Taxonomy

Authors

  • Q. D. Wheeler Department of Entomology, The Natural History Museum
  • A. G. Valdecasas Departamento de Biodiversidad, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/graellsia.2005.v61.i2.17

Abstract


Taxonomy is at a crossroads. Although taxonomy has an impressive past, having documented and organized knowledge of nearly two million species, most of the basic work required to describe Earth’s biodiversity remains undone. Factors that guide the choices of research topics in science are considered. Ten challenges are presented to the taxonomic community that we believe will accelerate its revitalization.

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Published

2005-12-30

How to Cite

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Wheeler QD, Valdecasas AG. Ten challenges to transform Taxonomy. Graellsia [Internet]. 2005Dec.30 [cited 2025May1];61(2):151-60. Available from: https://graellsia.revistas.csic.es/index.php/graellsia/article/view/17

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Invited Essay