phylogenetic comparative method (Sciuridae)

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Description

Integration of molecular phylogeny with life history and energetic data to identify evolutionary patterns of energy conservation traits across marmot species. Uses comparative analysis to distinguish ancestral traits from independent evolutionary events.

Typical Equipment

• molecular sequence data
• phylogenetic analysis software
• statistical analysis software

Output Measurements

• phylogenetic relationships
• trait evolution patterns
• variation explained by phylogeny

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