Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2834272 | Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In this paper, we present the molecular phylogenetics and evolution of an understudied group of Asian passerine birds, the scimitar babblers. ⺠To infer phylogeny of this group and their divergence time, we examined sequences of multiple fragments including two entire mitochondrial genes and four partial nuclear introns (4352 bp in total). ⺠The results suggested that Pomatorhinus is paraphyletic and the diversification of these babblers and allies is likely congruent with the historical climatic events. ⺠By the nature of paraphyly, we proposed the split traditional Pomatorhinus into two genera: Pomatorhinus and Erythrogenys. ⺠Our research would shed light on the diversification of avian species in the understudied southern Asia.
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Authors
Feng Dong, Shou-Hsien Li, Xiao-jun Yang,