Phylonyms
is an implementation of
PhyloCode
, which is a set of principles, rules, and recommendations governing phylogenetic nomenclature. Nearly 300 clades - lineages of organisms - are defined by reference to hypotheses of phylogenetic history rather than by taxonomic ranks and types. This volume will document the Real World uses of
and will govern and apply to the names of clades, while species names will still be governed by traditional codes.
Key Features
Provides clear regulations for implementing new guidelines for naming lineages of organisms
incorporates expressly evolutionary and phylogenetic principles
Works with existing codes of nomenclature
Eliminates the reliance on rank-based classification in favor of phylogenetic relationships
Related Titles:
Laurin, M.
The Advent of PhyloCode: The Continuing Evolution of Biological Nomenclature
(ISBN 9780367552886)
Rieppel, O.
Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig
(ISBN 9781498754880)
Cantino, P. D. and de Queiroz, K.
International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature (PhyloCode)
(ISBN 9781138332829)