Subspecies and protection

[James J Kruse]

On Thu, 8 Feb 2001, Neil Jones wrote:
>
> Under the US Endangered Species Act, "distinct population segments" of
> VERTEBRATES may be listed, but NOT populations of invertebrates or
> plants.  Plants and invertebrates must have a scientific name to be
> protected under the Endangered Species Act.

That distinction is not made in the 'definitions' section of the Act.
Where is this information located?

Thanks,
James J. Kruse, Ph.D.
Curator of Entomology
University of Alaska Museum
907 Yukon Drive, PO Box 756960
Fairbanks, AK  99775-6960
Phone: 907.474.5579
Fax: 907.474.1987/5469
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/


 
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