4908063
9780202309057
Classifi cation of plants and animals is of basic interest to biologists in all fi elds because correct formulation and generalization are based on sound taxonomy. This book by a world authority relates traditional taxonomic studies to developments in biochemical and other fi elds. It provides guidelines for the integration of modern and traditional methods and explains the underlying principles and philosophy of systematics. The problems of zoological, botanical, and paleontological classifi cation are dealt with in great detail and microbial systematics briefly.Crowson, R. A. is the author of 'Classification and Biology' with ISBN 9780202309057 and ISBN 0202309053.
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