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Madagascar sheds new light on the molecular systematics and biogeography of grammitid ferns: New unexpected lineages and numerous long-distance dispersal events.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jun 2017
Bauret Lucie, Gaudeul Myriam, Sundue Michael A, Parris Barbara S, Ranker Tom A, Rakotondrainibe France, Hennequin Sabine, Ranaivo Jaona, Selosse Marc-André, Rouhan Germinal
Abstract excerpt
Based on a worldwide phylogenetic framework filling the taxonomic gap of Madagascar and surrounding islands of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO), we revisited the systematics of grammitid fern species (Polypodiaceae). We also investigated the biogeographic origin of the extant diversity in Madagascar and estimated the relative influence of vicariance, long-distance dispersals (LDD) and in situ diversification....
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