An augmented supermatrix phylogeny of the avian family Picidae reveals uncertainty deep in the family tree
Abstract
I inferred relationships among Picidae using GenBank data augmented with new data. Relationships were insensitive to variations in analytical approaches. Most subfamilies, tribes, and major groups found in previous analyses were recovered. Resolution of basal splits remained poor, despite broad taxon and locus sampling. The monophyly of several current genera was called into question.
- Publication:
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Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
- Pub Date:
- January 2016
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2016MolPE..94..313D
- Keywords:
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- Supermatrix;
- Phylogeny;
- Picidae;
- Woodpeckers;
- Piculets;
- Wrynecks