Article
Intraspecific character displacement in oaks.
The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology - 1 Apr 2025
Qi Min, Wang Jing, Wang Rongle, Song Yigang, Ueno Saneyoshi, Luo Yibo, Du Fang K
Abstract excerpt
Character displacement refers to the process by which species diverge more in sympatry due to competition for resources. This competition-driven speciation can also occur within populations, known as intraspecific character displacement (ICD). ICD can promote divergence within species by influencing intraspecific competition or encouraging the evolution of alternative phenotypes. Despite its significance, ICD...
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- Quercus
- Sympatry
- Gene Flow
- China
- Plant Leaves
- Phenotype
- Genetic Speciation
