Phylogenetics

The book then turns its focus to phylogenetic trees, including an in-depth guide to tree-building algorithms. Additional coverage includes:

* Parsimony and parsimony analysis

* Parametric phylogenetics including maximum likelihood and Bayesian approaches

* Phylogenetic classification

* Critiques of evolutionary taxonomy, phenetics, and transformed cladistics

* Specimen selection, field collecting, and curating

* Systematic publication and the rules of nomenclature

Providing a thorough synthesis of the field, this important update to Phylogenetics is essential for students and researchers in the areas of evolutionary biology, molecular evolution, genetics and evolutionary genetics, paleontology, physical anthropology, and zoology.