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opinion an order which in addition includes Lichenes, Bryophyta and multi-cellular fungi

(Basidiomycota) is essential. Lichenes and Basidiomycota should not just mentioned in the

main group title of A01N65/00, but should represent a one-dot subgroup. We also believe

that the groups Ferns and Fern allies should not be summarised.

Furthermore we do not agree with the family names itemized in parentheses; this is as far as

we know not established.
Regarding further subdivisions we also support a less detailed breakdown which we hope

would result in nine major groups: Algae, Lichenes, Bryophyta, Basidiomycota, Fern allies,

Ferns, Gymnosperms, Dicotyledons and Monocotyledons. We recommend that each

subgroup should be accompanied by current Latin family names in parentheses to provide

further explanation.

Martina Fritzsche-Henke