The Biosystematic Situation in China's Mainland: Its Strength, Deficiency, and Need with Special Reference to Insects

  • Yuan, Decheng (Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences) ;
  • Xue, Dayong (Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences) ;
  • Ji, Liqiang (Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
  • Published : 1997.09.01

Abstract

There exists a great need for biosystematics in China's mainland, especially because it is currently undergoing rapid changes. The present infrastructure for research and educateion was developed since the 1950s following the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The total collection of insects in China's mainland now reaches over 13 million specimens, and about 190 specialists are engaged in biosystematic studies on insects. With these collections and expertise for research, China can offer biosystematic services on certain groups and function as the regional center both for referenced specimens and biosystematic information in East Asia.

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