Virus Taxonomy

Virus Taxonomy

Author: International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2011-10-25

Total Pages: 1463

ISBN-13: 0123846846

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The practical need to partition the world of viruses into distinguishable, universally agreed upon entities is the ultimate justification for developing a virus classification system. Since 1971, the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) operating on behalf of the world community of virologists has taken on the task of developing a single, universal taxonomic scheme for all viruses infecting animals (vertebrate, invertebrates, and protozoa), plants (higher plants and algae), fungi, bacteria, and archaea. The current report builds on the accumulated taxonomic construction of the eight previous reports dating back to 1971 and records the proceedings of the Committee since publication of the last report in 2005. Representing the work of more than 500 virologists worldwide, this report is the authoritative reference for virus organization, distinction, and structure.


Taxonomy: The Classification of Biological Organisms

Taxonomy: The Classification of Biological Organisms

Author: Kristi Lew

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2018-07-15

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 0766099385

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Through simple yet engaging language and detailed images and charts, readers will explore the work of Aristotle, Linnaeus, Darwin, and other well-known, and some not so well-known, figures throughout history who tried to make sense of the natural world, as well as the breakthroughs and technologies that allow scientists to study organisms down to the genetic level. This book supports the Next Generation Science Standards on heredity and biological evolution by helping students understand how mutations lead to genetic variation, which in turn leads to natural selection. In addition, informative sidebars, a bibliography, and a Further Reading section with current books and educational websites will allow inquisitive minds to dive deeper into the evolutionary relationships among organisms.


Introduction Plant Taxonmy

Introduction Plant Taxonmy

Author: Jeffrey

Publisher: CUP Archive

Published: 1982-08-19

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9780521245425

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This book explains in simple terms how plants are classified and named.


The New Taxonomy

The New Taxonomy

Author: Quentin D. Wheeler

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-04-09

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1420008560

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Finalist for 2009 The Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries Literature Award!A Fresh Look at Taxonomy The most fundamental of all biological sciences, taxonomy underpins any long term strategies for reconstructing the great tree of life or salvaging as much biodiversity as possible. Yet we are still unable to say with any certainty how


Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics

Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics

Author: Clive A. Stace

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780521427852

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A concise, up-to-date and fully-integrated discussion of present-day plant taxonomy.


Typologies and Taxonomies

Typologies and Taxonomies

Author: Kenneth D. Bailey

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1994-06-13

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780803952591

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How do we group different subjects on a variety of variables? Should we use a classification procedure in which only the concepts are classified (typology), one in which only empirical entities are classified (taxonomy), or some combination of both? In this clearly written book, Bailey addresses these questions and shows how classification methods can be used to improve research. Beginning with an exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of classification procedures including those typologies that can be constructed without the use of a computer, the book covers such topics as clustering procedures (including agglomerative and divisive methods), the relationship among various classification techniques (including the relationship of monothetic, qualitative typologies to polythetic, quantitative taxonomies), a comparison of clustering methods and how these methods compare with related statistical techniques such as factor analysis, multidimensional scaling and systems analysis, and lists classification resources. This volume also discusses software packages for use in clustering techniques.