David Williams

Diatomist @NHM_London most of the time; cladist some of the time. Generally, never enough time...

[David Williams @DavidMyWilliams]

Coming soon: The New Taxonomy: A Science Reimagined Edited By David M. Williams, Quentin D. Wheeler.
https://t.co/OFGkA9TQpN

[Niles Eldredge @niles_eldredge]

This is SO Right On!

[Hoyaboya @Hoyaboya11]

Bourgoin et al. (2026-03, Diversity)（オープンアクセス open access）
「タクソンとは何か？分類学における同一性・持続性・操作可能性」
What Is a Taxon? Identity, Persistence, and Operability in Taxonomy

[Phytotaxa updates @Phytotaxa]

Morphology of alveolate species of the genus Cocconeis (#Cocconeidaceae, #Bacillariophyta) with the description of Monoalveoneis gen. nov.
#taxonomy
https://t.co/iosLcusMTc

[David Williams @DavidMyWilliams]

New perspectives in phylogenetic support assessment: using the new Relative Contradiction Index to investigate the phylogenetic controversies in Crocodylia https://t.co/yrxgtaZ7QU

[Phytotaxa updates @Phytotaxa]

The naturalist Fritz Müller (1822–1897) in #Brazil: botanical contributions and tributes
#taxonomy
https://t.co/fgJAMVasRZ

[Phytotaxa updates @Phytotaxa]

Aulacoseira westfjordensis, a new centric diatom species from #Iceland (#Aulacoseiraceae, #Coscinodiscophyceae)
#taxonomy
https://t.co/zdG9LZCLjO

[Phytotaxa updates @Phytotaxa]

A reinvestigation of Stephanodiscus triporus (#Stephanodiscaceae, #Mediophyceae) with the description of Stephanoarcus gen. nov.
#taxonomy
https://t.co/Lw7xzkvS24

[David Williams @DavidMyWilliams]

Fragilariforma meireana, a new araphid diatom species (Bacillariophyta) producing internal valves from Flanders https://t.co/vMtgIppzW1 via @Phytokeys

[Quentin Wheeler @Dr_Q_Wheeler]

DNA barcodes, morphology, and a damned dog: Making species identifiable is not making species known [Sent with Free Plan] https://t.co/8QIPEAjI69

[David Williams @DavidMyWilliams]

What is Fragilaria koensabbei and does it matter what it is called? (Meta)barcoding and the science of taxonomy - Williams - Journal of Phycology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/ogGhFQcHEr

[Quentin Wheeler @Dr_Q_Wheeler]

Species Identification, Character Illiteracy, and Romance Novels: I have never read a Karen Marie Moning book—assuming that I’m pronouncing her name correctly, it’s an amusing, and apt,...[Sent with Free Plan] https://t.co/rkSwgkJ6Vh

[David Williams @DavidMyWilliams]

Per Theodor Cleve (1840-1905): The Prolific Part-Time Protistologist and Oceanographer https://t.co/ZJNbZWVF7o

[Phytotaxa updates @Phytotaxa]

Indoplatessa gen. nov.—a new monoraphid diatom genus based on Platessa arborea (#Achnanthidiaceae, Bacillariophyceae)
https://t.co/0VnjwDWkIW
#Taxonomy

[David Williams @DavidMyWilliams]

Optimism, Obstinance and Opportunity, by @Dr_Q_Wheeler https://t.co/Nw4TlFeJbG

[FishBase | BlueSky: @q-quatics.bsky.social @FishBaseProject]

🐟 The ichthyological community mourns the loss of W.N. "Bill" Eschmeyer, the visionary behind Eschmeyer’s Catalog of Fishes (ECoF). His dedication shaped modern fish taxonomy, leaving a legacy that must be preserved.

🔗 More: https://t.co/QazwkT9mKf #Ichthyology #FishTaxonomy

[NHCMjournal @NHCMjournal]

"Imagine walking into a museum and realising that every specimen... is part of a vast, interconnected web of knowledge."

Julia Sigwart (@sigwartae) introduces the concept of 'collectomics' in this guest post on the @Pensoft blog.

🔗 https://t.co/nYpaeO58AM

[Carlos Wetzel @CarlosEWetzel]

"Taxonomy is the science of identification. Perhaps the oldest of all sciences, as it was born with humankind, but certainly the most necessary. However, paradoxically, it is the least valued of all sciences. It is even said that it is somewhat out of fashion" 1/

[Steve Brusatte @SteveBrusatte]

On this #fossilfriday, take a moment to remember the great Richard Fortey, who passed last week.
Scientist, naturalist, writer, and gentleman of the highest caliber.
My thoughts in @StephenMoss_TV obituary for @guardian
https://t.co/txGdBzjUuL

[Digitising the NHM @NHM_Digitise]

Ahead of the anniversary of Anna Atkins birth, we wanted to share some of her groundbreaking cyanotype photographs.

The Natural History Museum have digitised her books to share this remarkable legacy with the world.

https://t.co/sRQELDScdZ