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Rock outcrop orchids reveal the genetic connectivity and diversity of inselbergs of northeastern Brazil.
BMC evolutionary biology - 15 Mar 2014
Pinheiro Fábio, Cozzolino Salvatore, Draper David, de Barros Fábio, Félix Leonardo P, Fay Michael F, Palma-Silva Clarisse
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Because of their fragmented nature, inselberg species are interesting biological models for studying the genetic consequences of disjoint populations. Inselbergs are commonly compared with oceanic islands, as most of them display a marked ecological isolation from the surrounding area. The isolation of these rock outcrops is reflected in the high number of recorded endemic species and the strong...
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