Phylogenetic analyses reveal an increase in the speciation rate of raphid pennate diatoms in the Cretaceous
Alexandra Castro-Bugallo, Danny Rojas, Sara Rocha, Pedro Cermeño
The paper uses phylogenetic analysis to show an increased speciation rate in Cretaceous raphid pennate diatoms, linking the evolution of the raphe to their diversification.
bioRxiv · Jan 31, 2017 · PreprintEcology