An Evolving View of Species Tree Inference
Abstract
Nearly all modern studies that address evolutionary questions require consideration of the phylogenetic relationships among species. But what, exactly, is a species tree? And how do we go about estimating such a tree from genomic data? In this Evolving View, I consider the historical development of the field of species tree inference and discuss both progress and controversies within the field at present. I conclude by suggesting future directions and highlighting challenges the field is likely to face in the coming years.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Evolution and Paleontology Studies
Species Distribution and Climate Change
Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Systematic Biology
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Volume
- 75
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 195–207
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026
- Language
- EN