This book serves as a manual and reference for inferring phylogenies. It includes relevant algorithms to encourage programming and tutorials for existing programs. It is intended for students and practicing scientists.

Contents

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Chapters

  1. Introduction  
  2. Alignment Preparation  
  3. Trees, heuristics, and more  
  4. Parsimony Reconstruction  
  5. Distance Method Reconstruction  
  6. Likelihood Reconstruction  
  7. Bayesian Reconstruction  

Appendices

  1. Math Primer  
  2. Programs  

Note to Editors

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