Phylojive

Phylojive integrates biodiversity datasets from online resources such as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) onto phylogenetic trees to provide an evolutionary perspective on species' spatial distributions, trait data, and descriptions.

Key Features:

• Biodiversity aggregation: Aggregates spatial distributions, species descriptions, trait data, and other biodiversity datasets from online resources including GBIF.
• Phylogenetic mapping: Links aggregated biodiversity data directly to nodes and tips of phylogenetic trees.
• Data synthesis on trees: Synthesizes rich collections of biodiversity information onto compact phylogenetic tree representations.
• Trait–lineage correlation analysis: Enables exploration of correlations between traits, distributions, and evolutionary lineages.
• Real-time data connection: Dynamically connects online biodiversity data sources with phylogenetic trees to support immediate aggregation and analysis.

Scientific Applications:

• Evolutionary biology: Supports analysis of trait evolution and lineage relationships by integrating trait and phylogenetic data.
• Biogeography: Facilitates study of species' spatial distributions in an evolutionary context.
• Conservation planning: Informs conservation decisions by linking species traits and distributions with phylogenetic relationships.
• Ecological pattern analysis: Aids examination of ecological patterns and processes through combined phylogenetic and biodiversity datasets.

Methodology:

Dynamically connects online biodiversity data sources (e.g., GBIF) with phylogenetic trees to aggregate spatial distribution, species description, and trait data for real-time exploration and analysis.