The field of evolutionary biology has been revolutionized by phylogenomic approaches in
the last decades. However, with the ever-increasing size and scope of molecular data …

In many organisms, especially those of conservation concern, traditional lines of evidence
for taxonomic delineation, such as morphological data, are often difficult to obtain. In these …

Understanding the source of non-native introduced populations is crucial for forecasting
geographic invasion potential and understanding the ecological consequences of potential …

Accurate estimates of species diversity are essential for all biodiversity research. Delimiting
species and understanding the underlying processes of speciation are also central …

In contrast to the traditional Tree of Life (ToL) paradigm, the Web of Life (WoL) model
provides a more nuanced and precise depiction of organismal phylogeny, particularly …

Background Hybridization is a known phenomenon in nature but its genetic impact on
populations of parental species remains less understood. We investigated the evolutionary …

Species delimitation using mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) remains an important and
accessible approach for discovering and delimiting species. However, delimiting species …

The paradox of the great speciators describes a contradictory biogeographic pattern
exhibited by numerous avian lineages in Oceania. Specifically, these lineages display broad …

Five stink bugs, Aelia acuminata, A. fieberi, A. furcula, A. klugii and A. sibirica, are found in
China and have similar morphologies. Due to the lack of molecular data, the species …

Island radiations, such as those of the Australo-Pacific, offer unique insight into
diversification, extinction, and early speciation processes. Yet, their speciation and …