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Classification: Classification is the process of categorizing or organizing objects, ideas, or information based on shared characteristics or criteria. It helps to simplify and make sense of complex systems or data._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Carl von Linné on Classification - Dictionary of Arguments
Mayr I 187 Upward Classification/Mayr: Linné himself applied upward classification from 1770 onwards: it is more suitable; classes are differentiated and then grouped together in superordinate groups. Unfortunately, there is no strict methodology in Linné. There was no theoretical basis for the ranking. >Order, >Systems, >Species. Mayr I 192 Linné: a typical hierarchy is characterized by the fact that there are no transition types. Great discontinuity. In Linné there are large gaps between the taxa. Darwin: forces gaps between original and derived taxa. >Taxonomy. I 200 Linné: binary nomenclature. Genus name and typal surname. Each species has a single "type"(copy). VsLinné: such a "type" is not very typical for a species! >Stereotypes, >Prototypes. Species description/new: not exclusively based on type (Linné). Variability is also taken into account I 295 Linné assigns chimpanzees to the genus homo. >Species/Linné._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Linné I Carl von Linné A general system of nature, through the three grand kingdoms of animals, vegetables, and minerals Charleston, SC 2009 Mayr I Ernst Mayr This is Biology, Cambridge/MA 1997 German Edition: Das ist Biologie Heidelberg 1998 |