Darwin Medal presentation: Corals-seeking the big picture

Recipients of Darwin Medals from the International Society of Reef Studies are requested to write an overview of the work that led to their award. This account is a personal perspective of thirty-five years work on corals. The fields of taxonomy, biogeography, palaeontology, molecular biology, and e...

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Published in:Coral reefs 2006-03, Vol.25 (1), p.3-6
Main Author: Veron, JEN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biogeography
Information technology
Marine
Molecular biology
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Summary:Recipients of Darwin Medals from the International Society of Reef Studies are requested to write an overview of the work that led to their award. This account is a personal perspective of thirty-five years work on corals. The fields of taxonomy, biogeography, palaeontology, molecular biology, and evolution are presented in an historical context. Emphasis is given to the changing relevance of these fields to today's world of information technology and the ever-increasing conservation needs.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0722-4028
1432-0975
DOI:10.1007/s00338-005-0064-7