Polyploidy and elevation contribute to opposing latitudinal gradients in diversification and species richness in lady ferns (Athyriaceae)
Ran Wei, Richard H. Ree, Michael A. Sundue, Xian-Chun Zhang
This study examines how polyploidy and elevation influence diversification rates and species richness in lady ferns, finding that polyploids have higher net accumulation but lower diversification rates compared to diploids.
bioRxiv · Jun 20, 2018 · PreprintPlant Biology