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Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B

ISSN 1673-1581(Print), 1862-1783(Online), Monthly

2008 Vol.9 No.10 P.842-846

Epitypification: should we epitypify?

Kevin D. HYDE, Ying ZHANG

International Fungal Research and Development Centre, the Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming 650224, China; Fungal Research Group, School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Tasud, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand; Centre for Research in Fungal Diversity, School of Biological Sciences, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

kdhyde1@gmail.com

Abstract: Epitypification can solve many taxonomic problems and stabilize the understanding of species, genera, families or orders. The aim of this paper is to illustrate how to epitypify. A few examples where taxa have been epitypified are considered and the benefits and disadvantages of epitypification are discussed. We also outline some examples of taxa which need to be epitypified with reasons.

Key words: Colletotrichum, GenBank, Molecular phylogeny, Taxonomy, Typification


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DOI:

10.1631/jzus.B0860004

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Q939

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