An overview of extant conifer evolution from the perspective of the fossil record

B. Leslie, Andrew; M. Beaulieu, Jeremy; Holman, Garth; S. Campbell, Christopher; Mei, Wenbin; R. Raubeson, Linda; Mathews, Sarah

doi:10.1002/ajb2.1143

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An overview of extant conifer evolution from the perspective of the fossil record

Published in American Journal of Botany • Aug 29, 2018

Authors:

Andrew B. Leslie

Jeremy M. Beaulieu

Garth Holman

Abstract

PREMISE OF THE STUDY: Conifers are an important living seed plant lineage with an extensive fossil record spanning more than 300 million years. The group therefore provides an excellent opportunity to explore congruence and conflict between dated molecular phylogenies and the fossil record. METHODS:...

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Biology

Lineage (genetic)

Phylogenetics

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