Chen Y. Does the diversification rate of endemic birds of mainland China follow abrupt, gradual shifting or constant patterns?
Integr Zool 2016;
12:165-171. [PMID:
27135435 DOI:
10.1111/1749-4877.12205]
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Abstract
In this brief report, time-varying (including both gradual and abrupt change) and time-constant diversification models are fitted on a phylogeny of endemic birds of mainland China to test the diversification patterns of endemic birds in the region. The results show that phylogeny of endemic birds is best quantified by a constant-rate diversification model through model comparison. Limitations of the study are discussed. In particular, ignorance of non-endemic taxa and the limited sampling of endemic taxa could influence the conclusions of the study.
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