G. it. Ent., 7 (37): 103-117
August 31, 1994
Continuing the debate relating to the phylogenetic reconstruction
of the Phoridae (Diptera)
by
R. H. L. DISNEY
Abstract - Further to a critique (Disney, 1993) of Brown's (1992) restrictive method of performing outgroup comparisons, further data which relate to the continuing debate are presented and discussed. The weighting of critical characters is defended, while endorsing the use of outgroup comparisons to help minimize the frequency of homoplasies in the construction of cladograms.
