Abstract
The systematics and classification of the strepsirhine and tarsioid primates are contentious subjects. In compiling this volume, we have adopted a taxonomy that best fits our understanding of the evolution of these groups, and the spirit and intention inherent in systematic theory. In this chapter, we clarify and explain our choices regarding the title of this book and higher level taxonomic assignments.
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La systématique et la classification des Strepsirhines et des Tarsiers sont des sujets contentieux. En compilant ce volume, nous avons adopté une taxonomie qui suit de prêt notre compréhension de l’évolution de ces groupes, ainsi que l’esprit et la finalité de la théorie systématique. Dans ce chapitre, nous clarifions et expliquons ces choix, dans le contexte du titre donné à ce livre, et celui des niveaux taxonomiques plus élevés.
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We thank Colin Groves for his encouragement in preparing this chapter and Barbara Picone and Ian Tattersall for their classical insights. The work was made possible by Grant number 2053615 awarded to J.C. Masters by the National Research Foundation, South Africa. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors, and therefore the NRF does not accept any liability in regard thereto. This is A.P.I.E.S. publication No. 1.
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Masters, J., Gamba, M., Génin, F. (2012). What’s in a Name? Higher Level Taxonomy of the Prosimian Primates. In: Masters, J., Gamba, M., Génin, F. (eds) Leaping Ahead. Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4511-1_1
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