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EEOB Publication - Kubatko

January 28, 2026

EEOB Publication - Kubatko

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An evolving view of species tree inference

Laura Kubatko. 2026. Systematic Biology, syag002, DOI: 10.1093/sysbio/syag002

Abstract

Nearly all modern studies that address evolutionary questions require consideration of the phylogenetic relationships among species. But what, exactly, is a species tree? And how do we go about estimating such a tree from genomic data? In this Evolving View, I consider the historical development of the field of species tree inference and discuss both progress and controversies within the field at present. I conclude by suggesting future directions and highlighting challenges the field is likely to face in the coming years.