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The 2 Sigma Genus Concept in mammalogy: Lessons from Lasiurus.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2025
Baird Amy B, Braun Janet K, Engstrom Mark D, Lim Burton K, Mares Michael A, Ruedas Luis A, Patton John C, Bickham John W
Abstract excerpt
Species concepts are well established and apply across diverse groups of organisms; however, there is no consensus on what defines higher taxonomic groups. The genus rank is important to taxonomists because it comprises part of the scientific name of an organism. A consistent and biologically meaningful method for determining generic status is needed for taxonomic stability and utility. Lasiurine bats are a group...
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- Animals
- Chiroptera
- Phylogeny
- Cytochromes b
- Genetic Variation
- Species Specificity