Taxonomic grays vs. black and white expectations: implications for conservation management of diversity

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One of the most common taxonomic situations that complicates conservation is that of intermediate populations that do not unequivocally represent one named taxonomic unit vs. another. Although evolutionary theory would indicate that such intermediacy is to be expected, research is routinely undertaken with the goal of determining where these equivocal populations are best accommodated. The resultant oversimplification can unfortunately obscure a true appreciation of the biological diversity involved, with potential negative ramifications for conservation efforts. The greater challenge is therefore not to determine whether taxonomic grays are black or white, but to develop management strategies that can deal with gray.

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Reference Code: A97ERT01IDUS <br>

Full Citation: Ertter, B. 1997. Taxonomic grays vs. black and white expectations: implications for conservation management of diversity. Pages 11–13 in T. N. Kaye, A. Liston, R. M. Love, D. L. Luoma, R. J. Meinke, and M. V. Wilson (editors), Conservation and Management of Native Plants and Fungi. Native Plant Society of Oregon, Corvallis, OR. <br>

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