Genome downsizing, physiological novelty, and the global dominance of flowering plants.
The abrupt origin and rapid diversification of the flowering plants during the Cretaceous has long been considered an "abominable mystery." While the cause of their high diversity has been attributed largely to coevolution with pollinators and herbivores, their ability to outcompete the pr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Biology |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5764239?pdf=render |