Host-driven diversification of gall-inducing <it>Acacia </it>thrips and the aridification of Australia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Insects that feed on plants contribute greatly to the generation of biodiversity. Hypotheses explaining rate increases in phytophagous insect diversification and mechanisms driving speciation in such specialists remain vexing despite...

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Main Authors: Chapman Thomas W, McLeish Michael J, Schwarz Michael P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:BMC Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7007/5/3