Reconstruction Of Evolutionary History Research Articles

Cladistics: Perspectives on the Reconstruction of Evolutionary History

Cladistics: Perspectives on the Reconstruction of Evolutionary History

Cladistics: Perspectives on the Reconstruction of Evolutionary History

Cladistics: Perspectives on the Reconstruction of Evolutionary History

A CLADISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE RANUNCULUS HISPIDUS COMPLEX

SummaryAn estimate of the evolutionary history of the 20 taxa comprising the R. hispidas complex is presented. This reconstruction of evolutionary history was developed by the use of character compatibility analysis. Two evolutionary lines which correspond to the major phenetic groups are recognized. The estimate of evolutionary history is discussed with respect to earlier phenetic studies and geographic distribution. A suggestion is offered for the use of cladistic analyses in the formulation of a classification.