A mitogenomic perspective on the ancient,rapid radiation in the Galliformes with an emphasis on the Phasianidae |
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| Authors: | Yong-Yi Shen Lu Liang Yan-Bo Sun Bi-Song Yue Xiao-Jun Yang Robert W Murphy Ya-Ping Zhang |
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| Affiliation: | (1) State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming Institute of Zoology, 650223 Kunming, China;(2) Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-resources, Yunnan University, 650091 Kunming, China;(3) Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100000 Beijing, China;(4) Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology on Endangered Wildlife, College of Life Science, Sichuan University, 610064 Chengdu, Sichuan, China;(5) Department of Natural History, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, M5S 2C6 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Background The Galliformes is a well-known and widely distributed Order in Aves. The phylogenetic relationships of galliform birds, especially the turkeys, grouse, chickens, quails, and pheasants, have been studied intensively, likely because of their close association with humans. Despite extensive studies, convergent morphological evolution and rapid radiation have resulted in conflicting hypotheses of phylogenetic relationships. Many internal nodes have remained ambiguous. |
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