Phylogenomic Analysis of Ants, Bees and Stinging Wasps: Improved Taxon Sampling Enhances Understanding of Hymenopteran Evolution
Michael G. Branstetter, Bryan N. Danforth, James P. Pitts, Brant C. Faircloth, Philip S. Ward, Matthew L. Buffington, Michael W. Gates, Robert R. Kula, Seán G. Brady
This study improves understanding of Hymenopteran evolution by analyzing a large phylogenomic dataset with enhanced taxon sampling, revealing new relationships and demonstrating the impact of taxon evenness and outgroup choice.
bioRxiv · Aug 10, 2016 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology