Correlations between phylogenetic and functional diversity: mathematical artefacts or true ecological and evolutionary processes?

Questions: Is phylogenetic diversity (PD) an accurate surrogate for functional diversity (FD)? How are FD:PD correlations affected by the diversity index used, covarying factors and/or the strength of the phylogenetic signal in ecological traits? Location: Field study, coastal marsh plain Mekhada, A...

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Main Authors: Pavoine, S, Gasc, A, Bonsall, M, Mason, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013