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NAMES AND ORIGINS.
1Molekylärsystematiska laboratoriet, Naturhistoriska riksmuseet, Box 50007, Stockholm, S 104-105, Sweden.
Cladistics : the International Journal of the Willi Hennig Society
|December 18, 2021
Summary
Phylogenetic researchers clarify that Bremer support was introduced by Bremer (1988), not Faith (1991) or Mishler and Donoghue (1991). Current methods do not improve clarity on authorship for phylogenetic tests.
Area of Science:
- Systematic Botany
- Phylogenetic Systematics
- Computational Biology
Background:
- The nomenclature and attribution of phylogenetic support measures are critical for reproducible scientific research.
- Previous literature has caused confusion regarding the origin of Bremer support and related statistical tests.
- Accurate citation of foundational methods is essential in evolutionary biology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the historical attribution of Bremer support in phylogenetic analysis.
- To correct the scientific record regarding the introduction of specific phylogenetic support metrics.
- To evaluate the efficacy of acronyms and test modifications in clarifying method authorship.
Main Methods:
- Historical literature review of key publications in phylogenetic systematics.
- Analysis of citation practices and method introductions in cladistics research.
- Examination of the development and application of support measures like Bremer support.
Main Results:
- Bremer support was introduced by Bremer in 1988.
- Faith (1991) and Mishler and Donoghue (1991) did not introduce Bremer support.
- Acronyms like PTP and tests such as the total support test do not resolve authorship ambiguities.
Conclusions:
- Correct attribution of scientific methods, such as Bremer support, is crucial for historical accuracy in phylogenetics.
- Misattributions can obscure the development of key analytical tools in evolutionary studies.
- Standardization and clear referencing of phylogenetic methods enhance scientific communication and understanding.
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