Speciation and extinction rate estimation using phylogenetic trees

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Description: The aim of this project is to estimate speciation and extinction rates using a maximum likelihood method on a birth and death model. In particular, the students will investigate whether a binary parameter like the type of pollinisator can influence the speciation and extinction rate.

Supervisor: Micha Hersch and Nicolas Salamin

Students: Herve Cachin and Trestan Pillonel