Environmental Science
5 years ago

Debate Over Species as Units of Biodiversity Challenges Conservation Efforts

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History, philosophy and theory of the life sciences
Are Species Good Units for Biodiversity Studies and Conservation Efforts?
Thomas A. C. Reydon

Paper Summary

Species are not ideal units for studying biodiversity. There is ongoing debate about what species really are and how to define them. Different types of organisms may need different definitions of species. A pragmatic concept of species can be used in biodiversity research without considering them as fundamental units.

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