Studies how historical processes shaped the geographic distribution of genealogical lineages.
The field combines phylogenetics and biogeography, showing how ice ages, rivers and mountains shaped genetic lineages. Mitochondrial DNA was widely used because of its high mutation rate.
Studies how historical processes shaped the geographic distribution of genealogical lineages.
Phylogeography is one of the 53 topics in Evolution. It is rated Advanced, so it suits learners who want specialist depth. Related topics in this area include Evolution of Sex, Selective Sweeps, Macroevolution.
Refugia during glaciation explain the genetic structure of European species.
Work through the Beginner topics in Evolution first, such as Evolution, Natural Selection, Charles Darwin, then return to Phylogeography. Advanced topics assume the Intermediate vocabulary.
The closest topics to Phylogeography are Evolution of Sex, Selective Sweeps, Macroevolution, Maximum Likelihood Phylogenetics. Comparing them side by side is a good way to see how the ideas connect.
Read the summary and the in-depth section, then use the quick check on the interactive lesson for Phylogeography. To practise the whole of Evolution, use the Evolution quiz.
Phylogeography: Studies how historical processes shaped the geographic distribution of genealogical lineages. Evolution of Sex: Hypotheses explain why sexual reproduction persists despite its costs, including the Red Queen and mutation clearance. Read both side by side and note what each one explains.
First, read the summary and write the definition in your own words. Second, read the in-depth section and note any example. Third, compare it with Evolution of Sex and explain the difference aloud. Finally, take the Evolution quiz and come back to this page for any question you miss.
Hypotheses explain why sexual reproduction persists despite its costs, including the Red Queen and mutation clearance.
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