Tree thinking an introduction to phylogenetic biology book

Ever since darwin, the evolutionary histories of organisms have been portrayed in the form of branching trees or phylogenies. Baum and smith, both professors evolutionary biology and researchers in the field of systematics, present this highly accessible introduction to phylogenetics. Baum and smiths tree thinking is an admirably clear introduction to building and interpreting trees. An introduction to phylogenetic biology by david baum, stacey smith isbn. An introduction to phylogenetic biology introduces you to the interpretation of phylogenetic trees, how these trees can be reconstructed, and how they can be used to answer biological questions through examples and vivid metaphors, providing you with a solid foundation in this fundamental area of evolutionary biology. Stacey d smith baum and smith, both professors evolutionary biology and researchers in the field of systematics, present this highly accessible introduction to phylogenetics and its importance in modern biology. Rent tree thinking an introduction to phylogenetic biology 1st edition 9781936221165 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks.

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