TERM: Description of glossary term.
splitting
Contesto: Tassonomia.
Approach among taxonomists focusing on dividing one species into new ones based on differences found in recent research. The opposite is lumping.
Referenza
Coad, Brian & D.E. McAllister. 2007. "Dictionary of Ichtyology". Brian W. Coad. Retrieved on June 21, 2014, from:http://www.briancoad.com/Dictionary/Complete%20Dictionary.htm (crc06223)