Theoretical size distribution of fossil taxa: analysis of a null model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This article deals with the theoretical size distribution (of number of sub-taxa) of a fossil taxon arising from a simple null model of macroevolution.</p> <p>Model</p> <p>New species arise through speciations...

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Main Authors: Hughes Barry D, Reed William J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling
Online Access:http://www.tbiomed.com/content/4/1/12