Phylogenetic autocorrelation analysis of extinction risks and the loss of evolutionary history in Felidae (Carnivora: Mammalia)

Evolutionary Ecology

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 273-282

  Alexandre, José ^a   Diniz Filho, Felizola ^a  

^a ICB   (Brazil)

Author keywords

autocorrelation; extinction; Felidae; IUCN; phylogenetic diversity; phylogeny

Indexed keywords

AUTOCORRELATION; BIODIVERSITY; EXTINCTION RISK; FELID; PHYLOGENETICS;

CARNIVORA; FELIDAE; MAMMALIA; VERTEBRATA;

EID: 3843075159     PISSN: 02697653     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/B:EVEC.0000035072.54176.5a     Document Type: Article

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