A new phylogenetic comparative method: detecting niches and transitions with continuous characters

Carl Boettiger

doi:10.1038/npre.2010.4615.1

Abstract

AbstractTraditional information criteria approaches can lead to misleading model choice in comparative phylogenetics. I present examples of these weaknesses using a classic data set on Anoles lizards. I describe a more robust comparison by likelihood ratio. I then discuss a new class of models to capture the transition process between evolutionary regimes.

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A new phylogenetic comparative method: detecting niches and transitions with continuous characters.
Niches & Transitions re Precedings : doi:10.1038/npre.2010.4615.1 : Posted 3 Jul Frequency

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Comparing Models po po se se sc sc sn sn wb wb wa wa be be bn bn bc bc lb lb la la nu nu sa sa gb gb ga ga gm gm oc oc fe fe li li mg mg md md t1. A new phylogenetic comparative method: detecting niches and transitions with continuous characters. Niches & Transitions re Precedings : doi:10.1038/npre.2010.4615.1 : Posted 3 Jul Frequency Log Body Size re Precedings : doi:10.1038/npre.2010.4615.1 : Posted 3 Jul

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