Molecular Evolution, Adaptive Radiation, and Geographic Diversification in the Amphiatlantic Family Rapateaceae: Evidence from ndhF Sequences and Morphology
Rapateaceae (16 genera, ∼ 100 species) is largely restricted to the tepuis and sandplains of the Guayana Shield in northern South America, with Maschalocephalus endemic to West Africa. The family has undergone extensive radiation in flower form, leaf shape, habit, and habitat. To analyze the evoluti...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Evolution. - Blackwell Publishing, Inc.. - 54(2000), 6, Seite 1915-1937
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1. Verfasser: |
Givnish, T. J.
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Weitere Verfasser: |
Evans, T. M.,
Zjhra, M. L.,
Patterson, T. B.,
Berry, P. E.,
Sytsma, K. J. |
Format: | Online-Aufsatz
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Sprache: | English |
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2000
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Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Evolution
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Schlagworte: | Amazonian Savannas
Continental Drift
Guayana Shield
Hummingbird Pollination
ndhF
Rapateaceae
Seed Dispersal
Tepuis
Vicariance Biogeography
Physical sciences
Biological sciences |