Evolution of the climatic tolerance and postglacial range changes of the most primitive orchids (Apostasioideae) within Sundaland, Wallacea and Sahul.
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SUBMITTER: Kolanowska M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5012329 | biostudies-literature | 2016
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Evolution of the climatic tolerance and postglacial range changes of the most primitive orchids (Apostasioideae) within Sundaland, Wallacea and Sahul.
Kolanowska Marta M Mystkowska Katarzyna K Kras Marta M Dudek Magdalena M Konowalik Kamil K
PeerJ 20160831
The location of possible glacial refugia of six Apostasioideae representatives is estimated based on ecological niche modeling analysis. The distribution of their suitable niches during the last glacial maximum (LGM) is compared with their current potential and documented geographical ranges. The climatic factors limiting the studied species occurrences are evaluated and the niche overlap between the studied orchids is assessed and discussed. The predicted niche occupancy profiles and reconstruc ...[more]
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