Tree Kangaroo and Phylogenetic Tree (IMAGE) Utah State University Caption An international team of scientists supported by the Leipzig, Germany-based Synthesis Center for Biodiversity Sciences =- "sDIV" - say preserving phylogenetic diversity among species preserves functional diversity. The group published findings in the July 23, 2018, issue of Nature Communications. Credit Florent Mazel Usage Restrictions Credit author License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.