title: New taxonomy and the origin of species.
abstract: The trend for elevating known subspecies to the status of species on the basis of inappropriate evidence can potentially divert important conservation funds away from other species.
authors.forename: Shai
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meiri
authors.forename: Georgina M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Mace
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002965:Classification / Q000379:methods; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D045989:Felidae / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics; D008322:Mammals / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics