[Taxacom] Phylogenetic Game

[J. Kirk Fitzhugh]

Classification rather than systematization. Demarcating groups rather 
than causal explanations.

On 12/10/2010 10:28 AM, John Grehan wrote:
> What is the criterion being presented here for a "pattern" cladist.
>
> John Grehan
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> "Pattern" cladists will love it, as it has nothing at all to do with
> phylogenetics, much less science.
>
> On 12/10/2010 9:02 AM, Peter Stevens wrote:
>> Note that "Players don't need to understand (or even care about)
>> phylogenetics."