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Floral trait variation and integration as a function of sexual deception in Gorteria diffusa.
Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences - 19 Aug 2014
Ellis Allan G, Brockington Samuel F, de Jager Marinus L, Mellers Gregory, Walker Rachel H, Glover Beverley J
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Phenotypic integration, the coordinated covariance of suites of morphological traits, is critical for proper functioning of organisms. Angiosperm flowers are complex structures comprising suites of traits that function together to achieve effective pollen transfer. Floral integration could reflect shared genetic and developmental control of these traits, or could arise through pollinator-imposed stabilizing...
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