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1 March 2006 A Proposal to Eliminate Redundant Terminology for Intra-Species Groups
MATTHEW A. CRONIN
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Many new terms have come into use for intra-species groups of animals defined with genetic criteria including subspecies, evolutionarily significant units, evolutionary units, management units, metapopulations, distinct population segments, populations, and subpopulations. These terms have redundant meanings and can lead to confusion for biologists, managers, and policy makers. I propose that for wildlife management we can simplify intra-species terminology and use only the terms subspecies, populations, and subpopulations. These 3 terms have roots in evolutionary and population biology and can incorporate genetic, demographic, and geographic considerations.

MATTHEW A. CRONIN "A Proposal to Eliminate Redundant Terminology for Intra-Species Groups," Wildlife Society Bulletin 34(1), 237-241, (1 March 2006). https://doi.org/10.2193/0091-7648(2006)34[237:APTERT]2.0.CO;2
Published: 1 March 2006
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KEYWORDS
Endangered Species Act
intra-species
population
redundant terminology
subpopulation
subspecies
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