宏观进化：多样性的动力学。

Macroevolution: dynamics of diversity.

机构信息

Dept. of Paleobiology, MRC-121, National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC 20013-7012, USA.

出版信息

Curr Biol. 2011 Dec 20;21(24):R1000-1. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2011.11.007.

DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2011.11.007

PMID:22192822

Abstract

The fossil record typically exhibits very dynamic patterns of innovation, diversification and extinction. In contrast, molecular phylogenies suggest smoother patterns of evolutionary change. Several new studies reconcile this difference and reveal more about the mechanisms behind macroevolutionary change.

摘要

化石记录通常表现出非常动态的创新、多样化和灭绝模式。相比之下，分子系统发育表明进化变化的模式更加平稳。几项新的研究协调了这一差异，并揭示了更多关于宏观进化变化背后的机制。