Current research falls within three themes, which cut across taxonomic boundaries: macroevolution, conservation biology, and phylogeny estimation.
Macroevolution
- Why are species distributed so unevenly among lineages?
- How do characters evolve?
- Do generalists and specialists have the same macroevolutionary dynamics?
Conservation biology
- What determines extinction risk?
- How does taxonomic practice affect conservation?
Phylogeny estimation
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Most of the above research requires estimates of phylogeny as a substrate. We have helped to develop the construction of large 'supertrees' - comprehensive composite estimates of phylogeny produced by combining algorithmically information from many source estimates.
Freeware written by past and present members of the group is available via the evolve pages
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This page was last updated on 02/11/2009.
