[Taxacom] Integrative taxonomy

[Bob Mesibov]

Padial et al. wrote (FIZ article):

"In the practice of current (increasingly molecular) systematics, phylogeography and DNA barcoding studies of eukaryotes are revealing units that might represent potential new species at a faster pace than results can be followed up by taxonomists. This situation suggests a need for guidelines to order and classify this undescribed diversity."

Stephen Thorpe wrote:

"I don't see a problem here that needs fixing! If anyone, gel-jockey or traditional taxonomist thinks they have a novelty - then describe it as a new species (in full compliance with the ICZN/ICBN)."

Big gap here. I won't comment further.
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Dr Robert Mesibov
Honorary Research Associate
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, and
School of Zoology, University of Tasmania
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