TY - JOUR
AU - Yuri, Tamaki
AB - Deep avian evolutionary relationships have been difficult to resolve as a result of a putative explosive radiation. Our study examined approximately 32 kilobases of aligned nuclear DNA sequences from 19 independent loci for 169 species, representing all major extant groups, and recovered a robust phylogeny from a genome-wide signal supported by multiple analytical methods. We documented well-supported, previously unrecognized interordinal relationships (such as a sister relationship between passerines and parrots) and corroborated previously contentious groupings (such as flamingos and grebes). Our conclusions challenge current classifications and alter our understanding of trait evolution; for example, some diurnal birds evolved from nocturnal ancestors. Our results provide a valuable resource for phylogenetic and comparative studies in birds.
TI - A phylogenomic study of birds reveals their evolutionary history.
JF - Science (New York, N.Y.)
DO - 10.1126/science.1157704
DA - 2008-07-15
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/pubmed/a-phylogenomic-study-of-birds-reveals-their-evolutionary-history-A0LfSHVtDf
SP - 1763
EP - 8
VL - 320
IS - 5884
DP - DeepDyve
ER -