Functional trait diversity of Cyclanthaceae and its convergent evolution with Araceae in Neotropical forests
The Cyclanthaceae comprise a relatively small family of about 230 species and 12 genera in the Pandanales that is widespread in wet Neotropical forests. The great majority of species can be divided into three growth forms (understory herbs, epiphytes, and root-climbing hemiepiphytes) that share func...
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PeerJ Inc.
2023-07-01
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