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Another front in the never ending taxonomic wars. Today the Mergers have lost another battle, as the Splitters take another victory...
by sdenton4 6y ago
Another front in the never ending taxonomic wars. Today the Mergers have lost another battle, as the Splitters take another victory...
- Someone 6y agoI guess so, yes, and it’s almost unavoidable, as splitting is better for your career than merging. Splitters can “discovered a new species” on their CV and, as the de facto expert, apply for research on the new species. Mergers halve the breadth of the field.