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Inference of Cichlid Speciation Patterns is Dependent on Spatial Covariance and Species Delimitation
Eleanor Hay, Samuel R. Borstein, Matthew D. McGee
The paper investigates how species delimitation and spatial non-independence affect inferred speciation patterns in cichlid fishes, finding that accounting for these factors alters speciation dynamics and trait associations.
DOI 10.64898/2026.02.12.705618