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Table 2 Stratigraphic ranges, BEAST calibrations, and section references

From: Molecules and fossils reveal punctuated diversification in Caribbean “faviid” corals

Species

Fossil Date of 1st occurrence (Ma)

Node Calibration (mean, standard deviation, offset)

Median (95% interval)

C. natans

5.1-5.3

0.5,1,5.1

6.7 (5.3-16.8)

F. fragum

3.0-5.6

1.1,0.8,3.0

6.0 (3.8 - 17.4)

D. clivosa

4.6-5.9

0.6,1,4.6

6.4 (4.9-17.5)

D. labyrinthiformis

2.9-3.1

0.7,1,2.9

4.9 (3.2-17.2)

D. strigosa

4.6-5.9

0.6,1,4.6

6.4 (4.9-17.5)

M. areolata

3.0-5.6

1.1,0.8,3.0*

6.0 (3.8 - 17.4)

M. mayori

2.9-3.1

n/a*

 
  1. Ranges in fossil dates of first occurrence reflect accuracy of section dating. References for dates can be found in Additional file 5. *Calibration for Manicina is at genus node since species not well supported in phylogeny.