Latest talk on concept taxonomy -- FuturePhy workshop proposal?

[Nico Franz]

Hi all:

   Here's our latest presentation on "concept taxonomy" -- http://www.slideshare.net/taxonbytes/franz-et-al-2015-escjam-2015-logic-resolution-taxonomic-variable

   I'd also like to inquire (perhaps to Mark W. only?) if a combination of (1) "formally dealing with phylogenetic conflict and ambiguity" plus (2) "Coleoptera: Phytophaga" - those are longhorn beetles, leaf beetles, and weevils (about 150k described species) - is potentially suitable for a FuturePhy workshop proposal? I am aware of the upcoming deadline and would greatly appreciate a brief hint as to whether and how such a proposal can be competitive. Maybe you have other insect groups on board already, if not I believe this would be a great opportunity.

http://www.slideshare.net/taxonbytes/franz-et-al-2015-escjam-2015-logic-resolution-taxonomic-variable

Cheers, Nico

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Nico M. Franz, Ph.D.

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[Mark Westneat]

Hi Nico, thanks for your query- yes we would be interested in your proposal on Phytophaga, dealing with conflict and ambiguity is a key issue we are all faced with. One feature of the workshops that we are asking be a common goal is to integrate phylogenetic trees with data sets of some other kind, can be traits, ecology, spatial data, lots of possibilities, and working toward combining trees with data to address questions of interest. Its OK if one of your main aims is focused on the tree (and its uncerainty), but there should be that additional component of data integration with the tree.

Thanks, Mark

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University of Chicago

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