Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications
Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications
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DOI：
10.5943/mycosphere/7/11/2
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发表时间：
2016-01-01
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14.6
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Jeewon, R.
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作者：
Dayarathne, M. C.;Boonmee, S.;Jeewon, R.
真菌分类学有着悠久的历史，命名模式标本是真菌分类和命名的组成部分。到目前为止，模式标本/旧名称已作为优秀的范例和参考，并已成为一个稳定的分类和适当的命名的支柱。然而，随着被发现物种数量的增加，以及与重新检查和过度依赖旧名称作为范例相关的实际问题，有必要重新考虑我们传统的分类学思想。越来越明显的是，借出标本，特别是稀有和古老的物种，变得过于繁琐，困难，在某些情况下，几乎不可能。本文从一个稳定的命名系统的观点出发，详细讨论了在旧名称的引用中存在的一些主要的实际困难，特别是标本馆不愿意借出标本和标本条件差。讨论了遇到阻碍提及旧名称的问题的具体案例研究。最后但并非最不重要的是，真菌学家表达他们的意见和关注，并根据事实和他们在真菌学方面的长期经验提供演绎结论。关于真菌命名，分类学家，致力于带来合理的变化，真菌分类，应鼓励使用更友好和实用的方法，以最小的麻烦，检查旧标本。我们认为，本文将提供潜在的解决方案，以促进未来的命名/分类的真菌物种。
Fungal taxonomy has a long history and nomenclatural type specimens constitute an integral part of fungal classification and nomenclature. To date, type specimens/old names have served as excellent exemplars and references and have been the pillar for a stable classification and appropriate nomenclature. However, with an increase in the number of species being discovered and the practical problems associated with re-examination and over reliance of old names as exemplars, there is a need to reconsider our traditional taxonomic thinking towards such an approach. It is becoming increasingly clear that loaning specimens, especially of rare and old species, is becoming too tedious, difficult and in some cases, practically impossible. This paper addresses in detail some of the major practical difficulties in referring to old names from a stable nomenclatural system viewpoint, in particular, reluctance of herbaria to loan specimens and poor conditions of specimens. Specific case studies where problems are encountered that hinder references to old names are discussed. Last but not least, mycologists express their opinions and concerns and provide deductive conclusions based on facts and their long experience in mycology. With regards to fungal nomenclature, taxonomists, devoted to bring about rational changes to fungal taxonomy, should be encouraged to use more friendly and practical approaches, with minimum hassle to examine old specimens. We contemplate that this paper will provide potential solutions to facilitate future naming/classification of fungal species.