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| Title: | Collaborative Research: Integrating genetics, life history, and morphology to understand the diversification of an enigmatic metazoan lineage |
| Authors: | Walsh, E., Hochberg, R., Wallace, R. |
| Year: | 2020 |
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| Abstract: | This collaborative effort will increase phylogenetic and taxonomic resolution within phylum Rotifera by investigating phylogenetics of Superorder Gnesiotrocha at broad and fine scales. In addition, this work will be instrumental in resolving relationships among rotifer families. Further it will allow for exploring rates of molecular evolution as well as the rates and drivers of cryptic speciation. Rotifers are well suited for this due to their global distribution and diversity of life history traits. They are recognized as an important freshwater taxon because of their roles in both microbial loops and classic food webs. They also are vital to understanding animal evolution, including evolution of sex and parasitism and are an important model for aging and toxicology studies. However, there are relatively few experts worldwide and currently rotifers are not included in the Tree of Life project. Thus, the phylogeny produced as part of this study will provide a framework for addressing potential new avenues of research and provide a strong foundation for a Tree of Life submission for phylum Rotifera. |
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