The Evolution of Trait Disparity during the Radiation of the Plant Genus <i>Macrocarpaea</i> (Gentianaceae) in the Tropical Andes

The evolutionary processes responsible for the extraordinary diversity in the middle elevation montane forests of the Tropical Andes (MMF; 1000–3500 m) remain poorly understood. It is not clear whether adaptive divergence, niche conservatism or geographical processes were the main contributors to th...

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Main Authors: Julien C. Vieu, Darina Koubínová, Jason R. Grant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/9/825