Cladistics. A guide to biological classification. 3rd rev. ed. 2020. (Systematics Association Special Volume Series, Vol.88). 83 figs. 452 p. Hardcover.

This new edition of a foundational text presents a contemporary review of cladistics, as applied to biological classification. It provides a comprehensive account of the past fifty years of discussion on the relationship between classification, phylogeny and evolution. It covers cladistics in the era of molecular data, detailing new advances and ideas that have emerged over the last twenty-five years. Written in an accessible style by internationally renowned authors in the field, readers are straightforwardly guided through fundamental principles and terminology. Simple worked examples and easy-to-understand diagrams also help readers navigate complex problems that have perplexed scientists for centuries. This practical guide is an essential addition for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in taxonomy, systematics, comparative biology, evolutionary biology and molecular biology.

Presents a case for biological classification as a science in its own right

Includes a guide to modern myth-busting that irons out years of misconceptions

Practical examples and accessible diagrams help students understand key concepts