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How Evolution and Habitat Shape Plant Diversity Across Different Latitudes
Jenn Hoskins
24th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study focused on the genus Potentilla, which shows an inverse latitudinal diversity gradient, with more species in extratropical regions
- Researchers found that Potentilla's high species richness in extratropical regions is due to higher diversification rates in these areas
- The study highlighted that niche conservatism, where species retain their ancestral ecological traits, also plays a significant role in Potentilla's distribution
References
Main Study
1) Radiating diversification and niche conservatism jointly shape the inverse latitudinal diversity gradient of Potentilla L. (Rosaceae)
Published 23rd May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05083-8
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