"Taxonomic inflation" in the historical context of mammalogy and conservation

摘要: Recent criticism by users of mammal taxonomy on current trends in the discipline and adopted species concept require that an historical perspective should be added to issue. The low profile accorded evolutionary biology for most XX century, not detailed revisionary work, was main reason artificial stability taxonomies until 80’s last century. Conservation has been one causes upsurge interest we argue lesser inclusive concepts are largely positive biodiversity conservation.