Phylogeny and classification of the New World suboscines (Aves, Passeriformes)

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3613 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAN I. OHLSON ◽  
MARTIN IRESTEDT ◽  
PER G. P. ERICSON ◽  
JON FJELDSÅ
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
New World ◽  
Remarkable Difference ◽  
Phylogenetic Hypothesis ◽  
New Family ◽  
Climatic Optimum

Here we present a phylogenetic hypothesis for the New World suboscine radiation, based on a dataset comprising of 219 terminal taxa and five nuclear molecular markers (ca. 6300 bp). We also estimate ages of the main clades in this radiation. This study corroborates many of the recent insights into the phylogenetic relationships of New World suboscines. It further clarifies a number of cases for which previous studies have been inconclusive, such as the relationships of Conopophagidae, Melanopareiidae and Tityridae. We find a remarkable difference in age of the initial divergence events in Furnariida and Tyrannida. The deepest branches in Furnariida are of Eocene age, whereas the extant lineages of Tyrannida have their origin in the Oligocene. Approximately half of the New World suboscine species are harboured in 5 large clades that started to diversify around the Mid Miocene Climatic Optimum (16–12 Mya). Based on our phylogenetic results we propose a revised classification of the New World suboscines. We also erect new family or subfamily level taxa for four small and isolated clades: Berlepschiinae, Pipritidae, Tachurididae and Muscigrallinae.

scholarly journals A revised classification of the fluvicoline tyrant flycatchers (Passeriformes, Tyrannidae, Fluvicolinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4747 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAN I. OHLSON ◽  
MARTIN IRESTEDT ◽  
HENRIQUE BATALHA FILHO ◽  
PER G. P. ERICSON ◽  
JON FJELDSÅ
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
New World ◽  
Current Understanding ◽  
New Classification ◽  
New Family ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Tyrant Flycatchers

A new classification is proposed for the subfamily Fluvicolinae in the New World Flycatchers (Tyrannidae), based on the results of a previously published phylogeny including more than 90% of the species. In this classification we propose one new family level name (Ochthoecini) and one new generic name (Scotomyias). We also resurrect three genera (Heteroxolmis, Pyrope and Nengetus) and subsume five (Tumbezia, Lathrotriccus, Polioxolmis, Neoxolmis and Myiotheretes) into other genera to align the classification with the current understanding of phylogenetic relationships in Fluvicolinae. 

Phylogenetic Relationships and Classification of the Higher Categories of the New World Bat Family Phyllostomidae

1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Baker ◽  
Craig S. Hood ◽  
Rodney L. Honeycutt
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
New World ◽  
Higher Categories

scholarly journals On the formation of family-group names and gender of genera based on the stem—butis (Teleostei: Perciformes: Gobioidei)

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2741 (1) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANTHONY C. GILL ◽  
DOUGLAS F. HOESE
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
Family Group ◽  
Rapid Progress ◽  
The Past ◽  
New Family ◽  
Gobioid Fishes ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Familial Classification

The familial classification of gobioid fishes is in a state of flux, reflecting incomplete understanding of phylogenetic relationships within the suborder. However, there has been rapid progress over the past decade or so, which is likely to continue, undoubtedly leading to the erection of new family-group names. One such family, Odontobutidae, was erected by Hoese and Gill (1993) for several Asiatic freshwater genera. Recently, the spelling of this taxon has been challenged (Kottelat, 2001; Chen et al., 2002). According to Chen et al. (2002: 233): “Although commonly spelled Odontobutidae, a family-group name based on the genus group name Odontobutis should be spelled Odontobutididae as the stem of the genus group name is odontobutid- (ICZN art. 29). The spelling Odontobutidae can be retained under ICZN art. 29.3.1.1 only if it is the “prevailing usage”, but ICZN is logically flawed on this point as it does not provide a tool to objectively decide what is the “prevailing usage”. Both spellings are in use, and it seems thus logical to stick to the letter of the ICZN.”

scholarly journals Systematic relations among Philornis Meinert, Passeromyia Rodhain & Villeneuve and allied genera (Diptera, Muscidae)

2003 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. Couri ◽  
C. J. B. Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Retention Index ◽  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
New World ◽  
Cladistic Analysis ◽  
Monophyletic Group ◽  
Consistency Index ◽  
Minimal Tree ◽  
Old World ◽  
Tree Length

Passeromyia Rodhain & Villeneuve and Philornis Meinert are the only known Muscidae whose larvae are parasites of birds. Passeromyia is known from the Old World and Philornis from the New World. Opinions on the relations between these two genera and their systematic positions among the Muscidae have varied. This survey aims to clear the discussion on the relations of Passeromyia, Philornis, and of some allied genera and give an overview of the classification of the Muscidae based on cladistic methodology. Thirty-two terminal taxa (2 of them outgroups) were analysed based on 54 characters. The cladistic analysis, carried out using Hennig86, resulted in 1 minimal tree (length 373), with a consistency index of 71 and a retention index of 85. Philornis and Passeromyia belong to a monophyletic group, supported by a synapomorphy, the presence of a cocoon, enclosing the pupa. The phylogenetic relationships found in this group are: (Muscina (Philornis (Phaonina ((Fraserella, Passeromyia) (Synthesiomyia (Calliphoroides, Reinwardtia)))))). Other probable monophyletic muscid groups, like Muscinae (with Stomoxyini and Muscini) and Coenosiinae (with Limnophorini and Coenosiini) are also discussed. Phylogenetic patterns within Reinwardtinae and Dichaetomyiinae could be explained by a Gondwana distribution.

A nine-family classification of caecilians (Amphibia: Gymnophiona)

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2874 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARK WILKINSON ◽  
DIEGO SAN MAURO ◽  
EMMA SHERRATT ◽  
DAVID J. GOWER
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Current Understanding ◽  
Taxon Sampling ◽  
New Family ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Family Classification

We propose a new family-level classification of caecilians that is based on current understanding of phylogenetic relationships and diversity. The 34 currently recognised genera of caecilians are diagnosed and partitioned into nine family-level taxa. Each family is an hypothesised monophylum, that, subject to limitations of taxon sampling, is well-supported by phylogenetic analyses and is of ancient (Mesozoic) origin. Each family is diagnosed and also defined phylogenetically. The proposed classification provides an alternative to an exclusive reliance upon synonymy in solving the longstanding problem of paraphyly of the Caeciliidae.

scholarly journals Phylogenetic relationships and subgeneric classification of European Ephedrus species (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Aphidiinae)

ZooKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 878 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Korana Kocić ◽  
Andjeljko Petrović ◽  
Jelisaveta Čkrkić ◽  
Milana Mitrović ◽  
Željko Tomanović
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Genetic Distances ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Species Groups

In this study two molecular markers were used to establish taxonomic status and phylogenetic relationships of Ephedrus subgenera and species distributed in Europe. Fifteen of the nineteen currently known species have been analysed, representing three subgenera: Breviephedrus Gärdenfors, 1986, Lysephedrus Starý, 1958 and Ephedrus Haliday, 1833. The results of analysis of COI and EF1α molecular markers and morphological studies did not support this classification. Three clades separated by the highest genetic distances reported for the subfamily Aphidiinae on intrageneric level. Ephedrus brevis is separated from persicae and plagiator species groups with genetic distances of 19.6 % and 16.3 % respectively, while the distance between persicae and plagiator groups was 20.7 %. These results lead to the conclusion that the traditional subgeneric classification of Ephedrus needs revision. Species from persicae species group are raised to subgenus level as Fovephedrus Chen, 1986 and Lysephedrussyn. nov. is assigned as a junior synonym of subgenus Ephedrus. Key for identification of Ephedrus subgenera is provided. Ephedrus hyadaphidis Kocić & Tomanović sp. nov. is described and several species are confirmed as valid species for the first time. Furthermore, two species are synonymised: E. dysaphidissyn. nov. as a junior synonym of E. cerasicola and E. blattnyisyn. nov. as a junior synonym of E. plagiator.

Three new species, two new genera, and new family Biphragmosagittidae (Сhaetognatha) from Southwest Pacific Ocean

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-173
Author(s):  
A.P. Kassatkina
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
The Body ◽  
New Order ◽  
New Genera ◽  
New Family ◽  
The Family ◽  
Three New Species

Resuming published and own data, a revision of classification of Chaetognatha is presented. The family Sagittidae Claus & Grobben, 1905 is given a rank of subclass, Sagittiones, characterised, in particular, by the presence of two pairs of sac-like gelatinous structures or two pairs of fins. Besides the order Aphragmophora Tokioka, 1965, it contains the new order Biphragmosagittiformes ord. nov., which is a unique group of Chaetognatha with an unusual combination of morphological characters: the transverse muscles present in both the trunk and the tail sections of the body; the seminal vesicles simple, without internal complex compartments; the presence of two pairs of lateral fins. The only family assigned to the new order, Biphragmosagittidae fam. nov., contains two genera. Diagnoses of the two new genera, Biphragmosagitta gen. nov. (type species B. tarasovi sp. nov. and B. angusticephala sp. nov.) and Biphragmofastigata gen. nov. (type species B. fastigata sp. nov.), detailed descriptions and pictures of the three new species are presented.

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