Molecular phylogenetics and the origins of placental mammals.

Authors :: Murphy, William J.
Eizirik, Eduardo
Johnson, Warren E.
Zhang, Ya Ping
Ryder, Oliver A.
O'Brien, Stephen J.
Source :: Nature. 2/1/2001, Vol. 409 Issue 6820, p614. 5p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Addresses the potential weaknesses of limited character and taxon sampling in a molecular phylogenetic analysis of 64 species sampled across all extant orders of placental mammals. Examination of sequence variation in base pairs of DNA; Division of mammals into groups, including Afrotheria and Glires.