{"product_id":"testing-character-evolution-models-in-phylogenetic-paleobiology-a-case-study-with-cambrian-echinoderms-paperback-9781009048842","title":"Testing Character Evolution Models in Phylogenetic Paleobiology; A case study with Cambrian echinoderms (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009048842","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTesting Character Evolution Models in Phylogenetic Paleobiology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA case study with Cambrian echinoderms\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Element provides a hypothesis-driven look at testing models for diversification in Cambrian echinoderms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eApril Wright (Author), Peter J. Wagner (Author), David F. Wright (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009048842, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 August 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e75 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 0.4 cm, 0.094 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMacroevolutionary inference has historically been treated as a two-step process, involving the inference of a tree, and then inference of a macroevolutionary model using that tree. Newer models blend the two steps. These methods make more complete use of fossils than the previous generation of Bayesian phylogenetic models. They also involve many more parameters than prior models, including parameters about which empiricists may have little intuition. In this Element, we set forth a framework for fitting complex, hierarchical models. The authors ultimately fit and use a joint tree and diversification model to estimate a dated phylogeny of the Cincta (Echinodermata), a morphologically distinct group of Cambrian echinoderms that lack the fivefold radial symmetry characteristic of extant members of the phylum. Although the phylogeny of cinctans remains poorly supported in places, this Element shows how models of character change and diversification contribute to understanding patterns of phylogenetic relatedness and testing macroevolutionary hypotheses.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Taxonomic Background and Data\u003cbr\u003e 3. Taxonomic Background and Data\u003cbr\u003e 4. Methods\u003cbr\u003e 5. Discussion\u003cbr\u003e 6. Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Palaeontology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Palaeontology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Palaeontology%20%5BRBX%5D%22\"\u003eRBX\u003c\/a\u003e], Evolution [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Evolution\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Evolution%20%5BPSAJ%5D%22\"\u003ePSAJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265384534296,"sku":"9781009048842","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781009048842i.jpg?v=1696782831","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/testing-character-evolution-models-in-phylogenetic-paleobiology-a-case-study-with-cambrian-echinoderms-paperback-9781009048842","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}