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Statistical models reveal that uneven fossil sampling significantly impacts our understanding of vertebrate macroevolution. Multivariate models integrating biological diversification and sampling effort provide a more accurate view of dinosaur biodiversity over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Paleontology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Statistical models are crucial for understanding biodiversity history.
  • Sampling standardization is common in invertebrate paleontology but often overlooked in smaller vertebrate datasets.
  • Previous approaches to uneven sampling in vertebrate studies have yielded inconsistent results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of uneven sampling on vertebrate paleodiversity estimates.
  • To develop improved statistical models for analyzing fossil data.
  • To differentiate between biological signals and sampling artifacts in macroevolutionary studies.

Main Methods:

  • Application of multivariate regression models.
  • Incorporation of biological diversification models and sampling proxies.
  • Comparison of bivariate models with univariate approaches.

Main Results:

  • Multivariate models incorporating both diversification and sampling effort best fit sauropodomorph dinosaur paleodiversity.
  • The bivariate model demonstrated a superior fit compared to univariate models.
  • Observed paleodiversity is a composite of biological signals and sampling variations.

Conclusions:

  • Uneven sampling significantly affects our perception of vertebrate macroevolution.
  • Multivariate statistical approaches are essential for accurate paleodiversity analysis.
  • Accounting for sampling effort is critical for understanding deep-time vertebrate diversification.