Reconstructing the Tree of Life

Of relevance to systematic, taxonomic, and evolutionary biologists, Reconstructing the Tree of Life: Taxonomy and Systematics of Species Rich Taxa features the contributions of leading experts, who examine recent progress and consider future developments. Detailing a broad range of organisms, the text addresses the task of reconstructing and making best use of the tree of life. It also discusses global diversity issues and the taxonomic problems of dealing with species rich taxa that are central to the problem of reconstructing the tree of life.