[Taxacom] Two million molecular synonyms on the way

[John Grehan]

Lyubomir,

With respect to your rhetorical question:

"As taxonomy is concerned: the "garbage" has been supported by several
top braconid taxonomists, some of them as co-authors, and some as
reviewers. Perhaps they know what they are doing in their group of
interest?"

I would note that the ever present danger for any science involving a
relatively small group of participants is that of a shared viewpoint that
may not have any relation to "knowing what they are doing". I emphasize
that this danger is applicable to taxonomy or any science in general,
including my own (in fact some of the best and most critical feedback has
come from outside the research program).

Also, what makes a "top taxonomist" as opposed to a less than 'top'
taxonomist? Prolific does not necessarily equate to quality.

Cheers, John Grehan


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