Evolutionary BiologyAnnals of BotanyPeer-reviewed
When morphology stands still: constrained floral evolution in a mega diverse legume genus
Monique Maianne, Yago Barros‐Souza, Fabio Andrade Machado, Leonardo Maurici Borges
This study investigates whether floral morphology in the legume genus Mimosa is constrained, finding that morphological uniformity is shaped by developmental and functional constraints rather than pollinator selection.
DOI 10.1093/aob/mcag147