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AAAS Resolution:
Taxonomic Research and Services
Whereas there is deep concern about the state of systematic biology in the United States today, and
Whereas there are several million living species of organisms, many of which are undescribed or incompletely described, and
Whereas many of these have major economic impact through their medical, veterinary, agricultural, and sylvicultural importance, and
Whereas faunal and floral surveys and the production of identification manuals for the many economically important groups are needed in the United States in order to provide basic information for research and action programs,
Therefore be it resolved that American Association for the Advancement of science recommends to the Government of the United States and its granting agencies that they recognize the fundamental importance of and need to support taxonomic research and services, faunal and floral surveys, and the production and publication of monographs and identification manuals. [Adopted by the AAAS Council, May 30, 1983.]
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