Reference genomes and fossils revise bat family phylogeny and biogeography

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11007-3An updated phylogeny of bats is presented, based on new genome assemblies and many ancient fossils and including all known bat families.

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11007-3

An updated phylogeny of bats is presented, based on new genome assemblies and many ancient fossils and including all known bat families.