Abstract With almost 2,600 species, Rodentia is the most diverse order of mammals. Here,
we provide an overview of changes in our understanding of the systematics of living rodents …

Accurate taxonomy is central to the study of biological diversity, as it provides the needed
evolutionary framework for taxon sampling and interpreting results. While the number of …

Previous analyses of relations, divergence times, and diversification patterns among extant
mammalian families have relied on supertree methods and local molecular clocks. We …

Background Development of phylogenetic methods that do not rely on fossils for the study of
evolutionary processes through time have revolutionized the field of evolutionary biology …

Winner, 2010 PROSE Award for Excellence in the Biological Sciences. Professional and
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In brief Current research on the genomics, ecology and reproductive biology of
hystricomorph rodents relies on the pioneering studies of BJ Weir and IW Rowlands. We …

In light of recent discoveries of many new species of poorly-studied organisms, we examine
the biodiversity of mammals, a well known “charismatic” group. Many assume that nearly all …

Contrary to common perception, the number of living mammal species and the relationship
of those species with one another are incompletely understood. Taxonomic revisions within …

Laonastes aenigmamus is an enigmatic rodent first described in 2005. Molecular and
morphological data suggested that it is the sole representative of a new mammalian family …

Understanding the number of times a trait has evolved is a necessary foundation for
comprehending its potential relationships with selective regimes, developmental constraints …