Inference of Cichlid Speciation Patterns is Dependent on Spatial Covariance and Species Delimitation
Eleanor Hay, Samuel R. Borstein, Matthew D. McGee
The paper investigates how species delimitation and spatial non-independence affect inferred speciation patterns in cichlid fishes, finding that accounting for these factors alters speciation dynamics and trait associations.
bioRxiv · Feb 14, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology