A Unified Method for Detecting Phylogenetic Signals in Continuous, Discrete, and Multiple Trait Combinations.

ABSTRACT: Phylogenetic signals are widely used in ecological and evolutionary studies. Trait data used to detect phylogenetic signals can be continuous or discrete, but existing indices are designed for either type, not both. Moreover, most existing methods can only perform phylogenetic detection of individual traits, despite the fact that biological functions are often the result of interactions among multiple traits. Some attempts to detect phylogenetic signals across multiple trait combinations have employed alternative indicators, which may not align perfectly with the rigorous criteria for defining phylogenetic signals. In this study, we developed a new index (the M statistic) to detect phylogenetic signals for continuous traits, discrete traits, and multiple trait combinations. This cap

SUBMITTER: Yao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11925719 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature