Phylogeny and divergence of the pinnipeds (Carnivora: Mammalia) assessed using a multigene dataset
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Phylogenetic comparative methods are often improved by complete phylogenies with meaningful branch lengths (e.g., divergence dates). This study presents a dated molecular supertree for all 34 world pinniped species derived from a wei...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-11-01
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Series: | BMC Evolutionary Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/7/216 |