What does palaeontology contribute to systematics in a molecular world?

doi:10.1006/mpev.1998.0488

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What does palaeontology contribute to systematics in a molecular world?

Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jun 1998

Smith A B

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Palaeontology provides the only direct record for morphological and genetic change through time and uniquely contributes to systematics in two ways: by providing access to denser taxon sampling than is otherwise possible and by dating divergence times. Claims that ancient DNA has survived million...

Topics

Animals
DNA
Evolution, Molecular
Fishes
Fossils
Genetic Variation
Paleontology
Phylogeny
Polymerase Chain Reaction
RNA, Ribosomal
Sequence Analysis, DNA
Time
Vertebrates

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