Speciation environments and centres of diversity in southern Africa. I. Conceptual framework | Zendy

E. R. Robinson | Zendy; G. E. Gibbs Russell | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Speciation environments and centres of diversity in southern Africa. I. Conceptual framework

Author(s) -

E. R. Robinson,

G. E. Gibbs Russell

Publication year - 1982

Publication title -

bothalia

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457

H-Index - 20

eISSN - 2311-9284

pISSN - 0006-8241

DOI - 10.4102/abc.v14i1.1145

Subject(s) - genetic algorithm , ecology , taxon , incipient speciation , ecological speciation , biology , biodiversity , evolutionary biology , genetic variation , gene flow , biochemistry , gene

A knowledge of the nature and distribution of the environments where speciation (micro-evolution) is or has been rapid would help explain plant distributions and give insight into the mechanisms of plant evolution. Before southern African speciation environments can be identified and described, a number of basic theoretical concepts have to be clarified. In this paper the major taxonomic, systematic, floristic, ecological and evolutionary ideas pertinent to speciation environments are reviewed and discussed. Despite many publications about species concepts, species diversity, modes of speciation and the relationship between environments and genetic variability within taxa, it is still not possible to make predictions about the kinds of environments that favour speciation.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research