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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Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-01-01
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Series: | BMC Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7007/5/3 |