Biogeographical basis of recent phenotypic divergence among birds: A global study of subspecies richness

Authors :: Phillimore, Albert B
Orme, C. David L.
Davies, Richard G
Hadfield, Jarrod D.
Reed, William J
Gaston, Kevin J.
Freckleton, Robert P.
Owens, P.F.
Source :: Evolution. April, 2007, Vol. 61 Issue 4, p942, 16 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Biogeographical factors that influence phenotypic divergence patterns in birds were studied. No significant relationship was found between species age and subspecies richness in birds, however high subspecies richness was found to be associated with large breeding range size.

Subjects :: Birds -- Genetic aspects
Birds -- Research
Divergent evolution -- Research
Biological sciences

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