Incorporation of phylogeny in biological diversity measurement: Drawbacks of extensively used indices, and advantages of quadratic entropy | Zendy

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Incorporation of phylogeny in biological diversity measurement: Drawbacks of extensively used indices, and advantages of quadratic entropy

Author(s) -

Mérigot Bastien,

Gaertner JeanClaude

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

bioessays

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.175

H-Index - 184

eISSN - 1521-1878

pISSN - 0265-9247

DOI - 10.1002/bies.201100103

Subject(s) - phylogenetics , quadratic equation , evolutionary biology , entropy (arrow of time) , biology , computational biology , biological system , mathematics , physics , genetics , thermodynamics , geometry , gene

Using the indices δ + and δ * for assessing phylogenetic diversity may lead to spurious results and interpretations; it can bias recommendations for conservation and lead to inappropriate management decisions. Therefore these indices should be avoided and other indices based on quadratic entropy ( Q δ + and Q ) should be used instead.

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