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| Author(s): |
Brower, Andrew V. Z.
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | BIOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY; v. 33, n. 1-2 APR 2018. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
Quinn (Biol Philos 32: 581-598, 2017) offered seven definitions of ``cladist{''} and discussed the context in which they are used in relation to historical and current debates in systematics. As a member of her study taxon, I offer some contextual color commentary, clarifications on the views of ``pattern cladists{''} regarding monophyly, ancestors, synapomorphy and other concepts, a definition of ``syncretist{''}, and some thoughts on cladistics and philosophy in the twenty first century. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 12/50260-6 - Structure and evolution of the Amazonian biota and its environment: an integrative approach |
| Grantee: | Lúcia Garcez Lohmann |
| Support Opportunities: | BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants |