Open AccessPhylogenetic signal in tooth wear dietary niche proxies: What it means for those in the field
Author(s) -
Fraser Danielle,
Haupt Ryan J.,
Andrew Barr W.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ecology and evolution
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.17
H-Index - 63
ISSN - 2045-7758
DOI - 10.1002/ece3.4540
Subject(s) - phylogenetic tree , niche , phylogenetic comparative methods , biology , phylogenetics , evolutionary biology , ecology , ecological niche , genetics , gene , habitat
In response to DeSantis et al., we describe that the presence of phylogenetic signal in tooth wear dietary niche proxies is likely a result of the evolutionary process. We also address their concerns regarding enforcement of the use of phylogenetic comparative methods by editors of ecology and evolution journals.