Template talk:Taxonomy/ParaHoxozoa

Edit request 18 May 2023 edit

Looks like the actual parent is -->Myriazoa<--. Ref is Schultz, Darrin T.; Haddock, Steven H. D.; Bredeson, Jessen V.; Green, Richard E.; Simakov, Oleg; Rokhsar, Daniel S. (2023-05-17). "Ancient gene linkages support ctenophores as sister to other animals". Nature: 1–8. doi:10.1038/s41586-023-05936-6. ISSN 1476-4687. Jmv2009 (talk) 17:45, 18 May 2023 (UTC)Reply

The Porifera-sister or Ctenophora-sister hypotheses are subject to an ongoing debate. Both have had papers claiming to be definitive for their hypothesis, but soon another paper claims definitive evidence for the alternative hypothesis, both with strong support using their hypothesis based on their assumptions and methodology. Myriazoa assumes the Ctenophora-sister hypothesis, while Parahoxazoa is agnostic. Any change needs a good secondary reference establishing the preference for one hypothesis, not yet another primary reference. This new one is interesting because it takes a new approach, but will it convince neutrals or those from the opposite camp? If it does a supporting secondary reference will appear soon. —  Jts1882 | talk  20:06, 18 May 2023 (UTC)Reply