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Tag Archives: BPP
False detection of "true" species under the multi-species coalescent model
The multi-species coalescent model (MSCM) is the biggest name in the game (if the game is genetic species delimitation). But a new paper from Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences asks: is the MSCM really doing what we think it’s doing? Some … Continue reading
Posted in software, speciation
Tagged BPP, modeling, multi-species coalescent, software, speciation, species delimitation
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The diversity hiding in lizard blood
Pathogens have got this reproduction thing figured out. Clone yourself and grow populations quickly? Sure. Occasionally reproduce sexually? Absolutely. The have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too reproductive modes among biological lineages that are capable of both sexual and asexual reproduction throw a mighty wrench … Continue reading
Posted in evolution, speciation, species delimitation
Tagged BPP, cryptic diversity, pathogens, species concepts
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