Monophyly vs. paraphyly in plant systematics.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Dias, Pedro; Assis, Leandro C. S.; Udulutsch, Renata G.
- Source
- Taxon; Nov2005, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p1039-1040, 2p
- Subject
- HYPOTHESIS
PLANT classification
PLANT phylogeny
PHYLOGENY
BOTANY
- Language
- ISSN
- 00400262
The article focuses on the assumption regarding the inclusion of paraphyletic taxonomy in botanical classification. Traditionally, monophyletic taxonomy has been used in botanical classification. The purpose of expressing phylogenetic relationships is exemplified by hierarchical classification. The possible inclusion of paraphyletic taxonomy in botanical classification may also lead to the deletion of botanical evolution.