Phylogenomics Reveals Convergent Evolution of Lifestyles in Close Relatives of Animals and Fungi

Abstract

The Opisthokonta are a eukaryotic supergroup divided in two main lineages: animals and related protists (Holozoa) and fungi and related protists (Holomycota). The deep phylogeny of Opisthokonta has so far been studied using small number of markers. We performed phylogenomic analyses including diverse opisthokont lineages and recovered a robust phylogeny of the group.

Javier del Campo

Group Leader

My research aims at understanding the global diversity and distribution of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbes employing curated phylogenetic frameworks focusing on novel environmental taxa.