Estimating diversification rates: how useful are divergence times?
Estimating diversification rates: how useful are divergence times?
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10.1111/j.1558-5646.2010.01159.x
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2011-02
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Sanderson MJ
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Wertheim JO;Sanderson MJ
The dynamics of species diversification rates are a key component of macroevolutionary patterns. Though not absolutely necessary, the use of divergence times inferred from sequence data has led to development of more powerful methods for inferring diversification rates. However, it is unclear what impact uncertainty in age estimates has on diversification rate inferences. Here we quantify these effects using both Bayesian and frequentist methodology. Through simulation, we demonstrate that adding sequence data results in more precise estimates of internal node ages, but a reasonable approximation of these node ages is often sufficient to approach the theoretical minimum variance in speciation rate estimates. We also find that even crude estimates of divergence times increase the power of tests of diversification rate differences between sister clades. Finally, because Bayesian and frequentist methods provided similar assessments of error, novel Bayesian approaches may provide a useful framework for tests of diversification rates in more complex contexts than are addressed here.
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