Integrating Fossil Observations Into Phylogenetics Using the Fossilized Birth-Death Model

Wright AM, Bapst DW, Barido-Sottani J, Warnock R (2022)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2022

Journal

Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics Annual Reviews

Book Volume: 53

Pages Range: 251-273

DOI: 10.1146/annurev-ecolsys-102220-030855

Abstract

Over the past decade, a new set of methods for estimating dated trees has emerged. Originally referred to as the fossilized birth-death (FBD) process, this single model has expanded to a family of models that allows researchers to coestimate evolutionary parameters (e.g., diversification, sampling) and patterns alongside divergence times for a variety of applications from paleobiology to real-time epidemiology. We provide an overview of this family of models. We explore the ways in which these models correspond to methods in quantitative paleobiology, as the FBD process provides a framework through which neontological and paleontological approaches to phylogenetics and macroevolution can be unified. We also provide an overview of challenges associated with applying FBD models, particularly with an eye toward the fossil record. We conclude this review by discussing several exciting avenues for the inclusion of fossil data in phylogenetic analyses.

Authors with CRIS profile

Rachel Warnock Professur für System-Paläobiologie

Involved external institutions

Southeastern Louisiana University US United States (USA) (US) Texas A&M University US United States (USA) (US) PSL Research University / Université de recherche Paris Sciences et Lettres FR France (FR)

How to cite

APA:

Wright, A.M., Bapst, D.W., Barido-Sottani, J., & Warnock, R. (2022). Integrating Fossil Observations Into Phylogenetics Using the Fossilized Birth-Death Model. Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics, 53, 251-273. https://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-ecolsys-102220-030855

MLA:

Wright, April M., et al. "Integrating Fossil Observations Into Phylogenetics Using the Fossilized Birth-Death Model." Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics 53 (2022): 251-273.

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