Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Syst. Zool.
Volume
28
Publication Date
1-1-1979
First Page
441
Last Page
450
Abstract
Ashlock, P.D. (Department of Entomology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045) 1979. An evolutionary systematist's view of classification. Syst. Zool. 28:441-450. The goal of evolutionary systematics, to provide classifications of maximum utility through maximum use of evolutionary theory, has failed of accomplishment to the extent that practitioners of evolutionary systematics have relied upon disruptive rather than theoretical definitions of terms. Monophyly and related terms are discussed, a new identification of higher taxon is provided, and a new methodology for producing classifications of maximum utility, employing cladisitic and anagenetic analysis, is partly outlined. Cladists, by ignoring a significant part of evolutionary theory, produce classifications that are less than useful to systematist and nonsystematist alike.
Recommended Citation
Ashlock, Peter D., "An Evolutionary Systematist's View of Classification" (1979). An. Paper 283.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_an/283