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Responses to Gereau et al. 2013: Phylogenetic patterns of extinction risk: the need for critical application of appropriate datasets; doi 10.7287/peerj.preprints.55v1

Posted by Kowiyou on 01 Apr 2014 at 08:01 GMT

Our responses to Gereau et al. 2013 is available freely at: https://peerj.com/preprin....

Here is below the abstract of our responses:

Gereau et al. (2013) criticized our recent analysis on the phylogenetic patterns of extinction risk in the Eastern Arc biodiversity hotspot (Yessoufou et al. 2012). However, Gereau and colleagues based their critique on preconceptions and speculation rather than data. Here we identify several shortfalls in their lines of argument, and suggest that, given current rates of extinction, it is far more dangerous to wait for complete Red List assessments than to explore patterns of threat using available data. Nonetheless, we agree that all analyses should be based upon the best available data, and we encourage the rapid releases of new data on threat status for the flora of the Eastern Arc.

No competing interests declared.