A composite species‐level phylogeny of the ‘Insectivora’ (Mammalia: Order Lipotyphla Haeckel, 1866)

摘要: The first MRP (matrix representation with parsimony) supertree phylogeny of the Lipotyphla is presented, covering all families that were considered to make up traditional mammalian order Insectivora. does not examine relationships within shrew subfamily Crocidurinae, but other taxa are at species level, drawing upon 41 years systematic literature and combining information from 47 published sources. technique also critically discussed. This study will be use comparative biology studies (or mammals as a whole) rigorous review past work, well clearly demonstrating our current level knowledge. details strong imbalance in phylogenetic understanding across taxon: great deal known about hedgehogs gymnures (Erinaceidae), New World moles (Talpidae), Palaearctic Sorex (subgenus )a nd between genera red-toothed shrews (Soricinae). supertree, however, shows areas where knowledge conflicting or non-existent, these gaps do always correspond obscure species: nothing systematics Old mole genera. Also very little golden (Chrysochloridae) shrew-tenrec genus Microgale ,s ome most threatened on Earth.