Dr Martin Smith's Outputs (4)

Robust analysis of phylogenetic tree space (2021)
Journal Article
Smith, M. (2022). Robust analysis of phylogenetic tree space. Systematic Biology, 71(5), 1255-1270. https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syab100

Phylogenetic analyses often produce large numbers of trees. Mapping trees’ distribution in ‘tree space’ can illuminate the behaviour and performance of search strategies, reveal distinct clusters of optimal trees, and expose differences between diffe... Read More about Robust analysis of phylogenetic tree space.

Using information theory to detect rogue taxa and improve consensus trees (2021)
Journal Article
Smith, M. R. (2022). Using information theory to detect rogue taxa and improve consensus trees. Systematic Biology, 71(5), 1088-1094. https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syab099

“Rogue” taxa of uncertain affinity can confound attempts to summarize the results of phylogenetic analyses. Rogues reduce resolution and support values in consensus trees, potentially obscuring strong evidence for relationships between other taxa. In... Read More about Using information theory to detect rogue taxa and improve consensus trees.

A ‘hermit’ shell-dwelling lifestyle in a Cambrian priapulan worm (2021)
Journal Article
Yang, X., Smith, M. R., Yang, J., Guo, Q., Li, C., Wang, Y., & Zhang, X. (2021). A ‘hermit’ shell-dwelling lifestyle in a Cambrian priapulan worm. Current Biology, 31(21), PR1420-R1421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.10.003

Phylogenetic Signal and Bias in Paleontology (2021)
Journal Article
Asher, R., & Smith, M. (2022). Phylogenetic Signal and Bias in Paleontology. Systematic Biology, 71(4), 986-1008. https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syab072

An unprecedented amount of evidence now illuminates the phylogeny of living mammals and birds on the Tree of Life. We use this tree to measure phylogenetic value of data typically used in paleontology (bones and teeth) from six datasets derived from... Read More about Phylogenetic Signal and Bias in Paleontology.