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Species-genus ratios reflect a global history of diversification and range expansion in marine bivalves.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 22 May 2008
Krug Andrew Z, Jablonski David, Valentine James W
Abstract excerpt
The distribution of marine bivalve species among genera and higher taxa takes the form of the classic hollow curve, wherein few lineages are species rich and many are species poor. The distribution of species among genera (S/G ratio) varies with latitude, with temperate S/G's falling within the n...
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