63. Phylogenetisches Symposium
Species Concepts and Speciation
24 - 26 November 2023
What is a species? - This seemingly simple question has been addressed by many generations of scientists and continues to be the subject of controversy. The symposium will give an overview of diverse species concepts and discuss their respective conceptual value and practical significance. In order to highlight and discuss the different aspects on species concepts and speciation, we invited seven speakers (see below). In addition to these invited talks, we offer the possibility to present a poster. We would like to conclude the event with a final discussion (moderated by Stefan Richter, University of Rostock).
Registration
Please register using following link:
https://www.wiko-greifswald.de/63-phylogenetisches-symposium/anmeldung/
Fees
We will offer food and drinks during the icebreaker on the 24th November in the Zoological Insitute (Loitzer Straße 26), for which a contribution of 30 Euro (to be paid in cash) will be charged.
Of Species and mountains - ontology, operationalism and grey areas in the philosophy of species
Species concepts for asexual lineages
Reconsidering the significance of species concept discussions in the face of 'Dark Taxa' and biodiversity decline
The ecological species concept and ecological speciation
Species "concepts" as lines of evidence - a practical approach to the units of biodiversity
Is a general species concept possible?
Incorporating the speciation process into species delimitation methods
Moderator of the final discussion
24.11. | 19hs - Icebreaker (Zoologisches Institut und Museum, Loitzer Straße 26)
25.11. | 9-18hs - Talks and Poster Session (Alfried Krupp Kolleg, Martin-Luther-Straße 14)
26.11. | 9-13hs - Talks and Final Discussion (Zoologisches Institut und Museum, Loitzer Straße 26)
