Phylogenetic classification of bony fishes
Background Fish classifications, as those of most other taxonomic groups, are being
transformed drastically as new molecular phylogenies provide support for natural groups …
transformed drastically as new molecular phylogenies provide support for natural groups …
[HTML][HTML] The tree of life and a new classification of bony fishes
The tree of life of fishes is in a state of flux because we still lack a comprehensive phylogeny
that includes all major groups. The situation is most critical for a large clade of spiny-finned …
that includes all major groups. The situation is most critical for a large clade of spiny-finned …
[HTML][HTML] Constraints on the timescale of animal evolutionary history
Dating the tree of life is a core endeavor in evolutionary biology. Rates of evolution are
fundamental to nearly every evolutionary model and process. Rates need dates. There is …
fundamental to nearly every evolutionary model and process. Rates need dates. There is …
Prolonged morphological expansion of spiny-rayed fishes following the end-Cretaceous
Spiny-rayed fishes (Acanthomorpha) dominate modern marine habitats and account for
more than a quarter of all living vertebrate species. Previous time-calibrated phylogenies …
more than a quarter of all living vertebrate species. Previous time-calibrated phylogenies …
The developmental hourglass model and recapitulation: An attempt to integrate the two models
Recapitulation is a hypothetical concept that assumes embryogenesis of an animal parallels
its own phylogenetic history, sequentially developing from more ancestral features to more …
its own phylogenetic history, sequentially developing from more ancestral features to more …
Do freshwater fishes diversify faster than marine fishes? A test using state-dependent diversification analyses and molecular phylogenetics of new world silversides …
Freshwater habitats make up only∼ 0.01% of available aquatic habitat and yet harbor 40%
of all fish species, whereas marine habitats comprise> 99% of available aquatic habitat and …
of all fish species, whereas marine habitats comprise> 99% of available aquatic habitat and …
Impact of Pleistocene eustatic fluctuations on evolutionary dynamics in Southeast Asian biodiversity hotspots
Pleistocene climatic fluctuations (PCF) are frequently highlighted as important evolutionary
engines that triggered cycles of biome expansion and contraction. Although there is ample …
engines that triggered cycles of biome expansion and contraction. Although there is ample …
Paleo-drainage basin connectivity predicts evolutionary relationships across three Southeast Asian biodiversity hotspots
Understanding factors driving diversity across biodiversity hotspots is critical for formulating
conservation priorities in the face of ongoing and escalating environmental deterioration …
conservation priorities in the face of ongoing and escalating environmental deterioration …
On the origins of marine‐derived freshwater fishes in South America
DD Bloom, NR Lovejoy - Journal of Biogeography, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Aim The South American fish fauna is renowned for its extraordinary diversity. The
majority of this diversity is restricted to few major clades that have ancient associations to …
majority of this diversity is restricted to few major clades that have ancient associations to …
Modulation of bioelectric cues in the evolution of flying fishes
Changes to allometry, or the relative proportions of organs and tissues within organisms, is a
common means for adaptive character change in evolution. However, little is understood …
common means for adaptive character change in evolution. However, little is understood …