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Phylogeography of the endemic grasshopper genus Betiscoides (Lentulidae) in the South African Cape Floristic Region.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jan 2018
Matenaar Daniela, Fingerle Marcus, Heym Eva, Wirtz Sarah, Hochkirch Axel
Abstract excerpt
Vicariance and dispersal are two important processes shaping biodiversity patterns. The South African Cape Floristic Region (CFR) is known for its high biotic diversity and endemism. However, studies on the phylogeography of endemic invertebrates in this biodiversity hotspot are still scarce. Here, we present a phylogenetic study of the flightless grasshopper genus Betiscoides, which is endemic to the CFR and...
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