Blomberg's K and Pagel's lambda (Asteraceae)

Subcategory: phylogenetic analysis

Standard reference: Blomberg, S. P., T. Garland, and A. R. Ives. 2003. Testing for phylogenetic signal in comparative data: behavioral traits are more labile. Evolution 57: 717–745

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Description

Statistical testing for phylogenetic signal in species traits using Blomberg's K and Pagel's lambda to determine whether closely related species have more similar trait values than expected by chance.

Typical Equipment

R software
picante package
phytools package

Output Measurements

Blomberg's K statistic
Pagel's lambda
P-values

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

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Rare species do not disproportionately contribute to phylogenetic diversity in a subalpine plant community

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