Brittle stars (Class Ophiuroidea) represent a remarkably diverse group of echinoderms with an extensive fossil record that has long provided insight into marine evolution and biogeography. Recent ...

Plant and fungus systematics and taxonomy constitute foundational disciplines that underpin our understanding of biodiversity. Historically grounded in morphological and anatomical studies, these ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Eleven genera (Cordillacris Rehn, 1901, Phlibostroma Scudder, 1875, Mermiria Stål, 1873, Paropomala Scudder ...

Humans make stuff up—including the names and classifications of living things. But those categories are still useful. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore how taxonomy and systematics ...

The study of the original species descriptions showed that many European species were based on a small number of specimens and limited comparisons. Many type specimens mentioned in the original ...

One year course in taxonomy, systematics and evolutionary biology, providing the theoretical foundations and methods for studying the great diversity of the living world. This flagship course is ...

Gain a broad perspective of taxonomy and systematics as well as relevant practical experience on this Master's course. This course is full-time and run jointly with Imperial College, London. The ...

3 Critically discuss differences among plant breeding systems and floral biology and their importance to plant reproductive ecology. 4 Apply principles of taxonomy to identify native and exotic plants ...