What is taxonomy? – An overview with myriapodological examples

Authors

  • Henrik Enghoff Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen,Universitetsparken 15, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark

Keywords:

systematics, millipede, centipede, Diplopoda, Chilopoda

Abstract

Taxonomy is presented in a very broad sense. It is suggested to abandon the concept ‘systematics’. Seven types of taxonomic activities and five types of taxonomists are defined. The seven types of activities are illustrated with examples drawn from the myriapodological literature. Several international/regional initiatives and projects related to taxonomy are mentioned.

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Vol. 81 No. 3 (2009)

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ARTICLES

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How to Cite

Enghoff, H. . (2009). What is taxonomy? – An overview with myriapodological examples. Soil Organisms, 81(3), 441. https://soil-organisms.org/index.php/SO/article/view/39