Kirk,
So, do you disagree with the conclusions of the paper or not? Do you
argue that there was no species confusion? Could you clarify this please?
Also, I wonder if you could point out a taxonomic/phylogenetic paper
that would be in your opinion an clear example of a rational practice of
good science? I think all of us would benefit from following such an
example in our research.
Thanks!
Lena
> It's amusing how the authors state that 'Accurate annotation of
> bioactive compounds relies on precise species determination,' and even
> provide an illuminating distinction in pigment patterns between
> 'species' in their Fig. 1. Yet, they forego all these (and no doubt
> other) relevant characters in lieu of some sequences to proclaim ' DNA
> barcoding distinguishes European medicinal leech species.'
>> I wonder to what extent the need to publish overshadows the more
> rational practices of good science. Plus, my tax dollars went into the
> production of this paper.
>> Kirk
>> At 01:51 PM 4/11/2007, Geoff Read wrote:
>>> By the way the authors have DNA Barcoding as a keyword. :-)
>>>> Geoff
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