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Geology, climate, and competition as drivers of diversification in the neotropical palm genus Geonoma.
The New phytologist - 1 Oct 2026
Assassa Yaël, Loiseau Oriane, Weigand Anna, Olivares Ingrid, Sanín María José, Marin Natalia Arcila, Paris Margot, de La Harpe Marylaure, Thébaud Christophe, Kessler Michael, Salamin Nicolas, Rolland Jonathan
Abstract excerpt
Understanding why the Neotropics are one of the most biodiverse regions on earth remains a major challenge in ecology and evolutionary biology. We still know little about how the complex interplay between the geological history, climatic fluctuations, and interspecific interactions has led to the build-up of present-day diversity patterns. Here, we explore patterns of diversification in the diverse palm genus...
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- Phylogeny
- Arecaceae
- Biodiversity
- South America
- Genetic Speciation
- Phenotype