Abstract:Phylogenetic relationships are often challenging to resolve in recent/younger lineages when only a few loci are used. Ultra-conserved elements (UCEs) are highly conserved regions across taxa that help resolve shallow and deep divergences. We utilized UCEs harvested from whole genomes to assess the phylogenetic position and taxonomic affiliation of an endangered endemic owlet in the family Strigidae, the Forest Owlet Athene blewitti. The taxonomic placement of this species has been revised multiple times. A mul… Show more
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