Uses phylogenetic distance among co-occurring species to infer assembly processes.
If co-occurring species are more closely related than expected, environmental filtering is suggested; if less related, competition. Combined with trait data.
Phylogenetic structure indicates assembly processes. Clustering suggests environmental filtering; overdispersion suggests competition.
Key idea: phylogenetic relatedness of community members informs ecology.
Uses phylogenetic distance among co-occurring species to infer assembly processes.
Community Phylogenetics is one of the 52 topics in Taxonomy & Biodiversity. It is rated Advanced, so it suits learners who want specialist depth. Related topics in this area include Rewilding, Conservation Biology, Environmental DNA.
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Work through the Beginner topics in Taxonomy & Biodiversity first, such as Taxonomy, Binomial Nomenclature, Taxonomic Hierarchy, then return to Community Phylogenetics. Advanced topics assume the Intermediate vocabulary.
The closest topics to Community Phylogenetics are Rewilding, Conservation Biology, Environmental DNA, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function. Comparing them side by side is a good way to see how the ideas connect.
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Community Phylogenetics: Uses phylogenetic distance among co-occurring species to infer assembly processes. Rewilding: Restoring ecosystems by reintroducing species and natural processes. Read both side by side and note what each one explains.
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