Species Group - LIAS Glossary

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species group (noun, pl. species groups; nomenclature term) – several closely related species; species groups are frequently used informally to avoid introducing taxa based on assumptions; e. g., instead of describing new genera within a problematic taxonomic group, it may be preferable to recognize informal species groups until the phylogenetic relationships are clarified and enough evidence supports formal recognition. Related terms: species aggregates.

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Resources: Flora Australia Fungi