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Biogeography and speciation patterns of the golden orb spider genus Nephila (Araneae: Nephilidae) in Asia.
Zoological science - 1 Jan 2011
Su Yong-Chao, Chang Yung-Hau, Smith Deborah, Zhu Ming-Sheng, Kuntner Matjaž, Tso I-Min
Abstract excerpt
The molecular phylogeny of the globally distributed golden orb spider genus Nephila (Nephilidae) was reconstructed to infer its speciation history, with a focus on SE Asian/W Pacific species. Five Asian, two Australian, four African, and one American species were included in the phylogenetic analyses. Other species in Nephilidae, Araneidae, and Tetragnathidae were included to assess their relationships with the...
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