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Graph in top left measures the topological accuracy of bipartitions based on the proportion of missing fossils in maximum parsimony (MP), Bayesian inference (BI) and tip-dating (clock). No missing data concludes a higher accuracy in all 3 inferences with the most outstanding in clock dating. Even amongst high levels of missing data, the topological accuracy for clock dating is outstanding in comparison to other methods. The bottom left graph measures the same variables however with quartet-based analysis. This graph remains the same even with different levels of missing data. The graphs to the right measures the topological precision. In MP precision decreases as more levels of missing data are introduced, same with BI and clock, however not as outstanding. In quartet-based analysis all three inference methods maintain similar precision even amongst missing data.

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