Taxonomic Treatment vs. Classification

[Ken Kinman]

Hi David,
     I think of a taxonomic treatment as a work that is broader in scope
than just a classification.  Depending on the scope of the taxonomic
treatment, it can also contain descriptions, diagnoses, keys, distribution
data, specimen data, drawings, photographs, and so on.
     I suppose a comprehensive taxonomic "monograph" could be considered the
most complete form taxonomic treatment.  And I guess you could characterize
a barebones classification as a "minimal" taxonomic treatment, although
extremely important as a basic organizational tool (for data storage in the
present and data retrieval in the future).  That's my two cents worth.
        ----Cheers,
                  Ken
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>From: David Remsen <dremsen at MBL.EDU>
>Reply-To: David Remsen <dremsen at MBL.EDU>
>To: TAXACOM at USOBI.ORG
>Subject: Taxonomic Treatment vs. Classification
>Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:09:49 -0400
>
>Is there a difference between the term "taxonomic treatment"  vs  the
>term "classification?"
>If so, can someone tell me the distinction?
>
>Thank you,DR
>
>_______________________________________________
>David Remsen
>uBio Project Developer
>Marine Biological Laboratory
>Woods Hole, MA 02543


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