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Book SynopsisFunctional and Phylogenetic Ecology in R is designed to teach readers to use R for phylogenetic and functional trait analyses. Researchers getting started in R can use this volume as a step-by-step entryway into phylogenetic and functional analyses for ecology in R.
Trade ReviewFrom the book reviews:
“This book is structured in nine interlinked chapters … . Each chapter is built in a lecture-style incremental manner and does not assume an extensive previous knowledge of R. All chapters conclude with a series of exercises that consolidate the presented notions. This approach makes the book suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as researchers with an interest in the field. Its structure and detailed examples supported with exercises make it a timely addition for the scientific community.” (Irina Ioana Mohorianu, zbMATH, Vol. 1300, 2015)
“This book is based on a course taught by the author and has therefore gone through rigorous user testing, which shows in the clear layout and detailed step-by-step guidance through sophisticated statistical analyses. … Anyone embarking on related research will benefit from this.” (Markus Eichhorn, Frontiers of Biogeography, Vol. 6 (2), 2014)
Table of ContentsPreface.- Introduction.- Phylogenetic Data in R.- Phylogenetic Diversity.- Functional Diversity.- Phylogenetic & Functional Beta Diversity.- Null Models.- Comparative Methods & Phylogenetic Signal.- Partitioning the Phylogenetic, Functional, Environmental and Spatial Components of Community Diversity.- Integrating R with Other Phylogenetic and Functional Trait Analytical Software.- References.- Index
