BioGeoBEARS Biogeographic Analysis

Overview

BioGeoBEARS (BioGeography with Bayesian and Likelihood Evolutionary Analysis in R Scripts) performs probabilistic inference of ancestral geographic ranges on phylogenetic trees. This skill helps set up complete biogeographic analyses by:

1. Validating and reformatting input files (phylogenetic tree and geographic distribution data)
2. Generating organized analysis folder structure
3. Creating customized RMarkdown analysis scripts
4. Guiding users through parameter selection and model choices
5. Producing publication-ready visualizations

When to Use This Skill