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
1. Verfasser:	Givnish, T. J. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser:	Evans, T. M., Zjhra, M. L., Patterson, T. B., Berry, P. E., Sytsma, K. J.
Format:	Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	2000
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:	Evolution
Schlagworte:	Amazonian Savannas Continental Drift Guayana Shield Hummingbird Pollination ndhF Rapateaceae Seed Dispersal Tepuis Vicariance Biogeography Physical sciences Biological sciences