Full package name: mesquite.distance.TaxonPairDistance.TaxonPairDistance Duty: Number for Matrix (mesquite.lib.duties.NumberForMatrix)
Module Explanation
Calculates distance between a specific pair of taxa based on a character matrix. Differs from Distance Between Taxa in thatit performs calculation for only a single pair of taxa.
Author(s): Wayne P. Maddison and David R. Maddison
Version 3.70
Commands of Pairwise Taxon Difference
setDistanceSource
Explanation: Sets the module supplying distances
Parameters: [name of module]
setTaxa
Explanation: Sets the block of taxa to use for comparisons
Parameters: [taxa number]
setTaxon1
Explanation: Sets first taxon to use for comparison
Parameters: [taxon number]
setTaxon2
Explanation: Sets second taxon to use for comparison
Parameters: [taxon number]
chooseTaxon1
Explanation: Prompts user to choose first taxon for comparison
Parameters: [taxon number]
chooseTaxon2
Explanation: Prompts user to choose second taxon for comparison