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Towards objectivity in Ostracoda species definition

Authors :
Lord Alan
Source :
BSGF - Earth Sciences Bulletin, Vol 191, p 27 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
EDP Sciences, 2020.

Abstract

The problem of consistent identification of unornamented fossil ostracod taxa, especially species, is reviewed in an historical context. The solution lies in modern imaging and image storage and handling technologies combined with a careful but pragmatic (heuristic) approach to identification and taxonomy.

Subjects

Subjects :
taxonomy
species
imaging
Geology
QE1-996.5

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Language :
English, French
ISSN :
17775817
Volume :
191
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
BSGF - Earth Sciences Bulletin
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.761637c7e0b54d969e6639da7a7c50a3
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/bsgf/2020029
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