Species boundaries,phylogenetic relationships,and ecological differentiation inAnthriscus (Apiaceae) |
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Authors: | Krzysztof Spalik |
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Institution: | (1) Zaklad Systematyki i Geografii Rolin, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, PL-00-478 Warszawa, Poland |
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Abstract: | Species boundaries and phylogenetic relationships of 17 taxa ofAnthriscus (Apiaceae), with special emphasis on the critical sect.Cacosciadium, were explored using morphological data with principal component analysis, phenetics, and phylogenetics. The analyses did not provide satisfactory resolution of taxa from sect.Cacosciadium and only four species were retained. The total number of species was reduced to nine. Sect.Cacosciadium is distinguished by only two synapomorphies while sects.Anthriscus andCaroides are better supported. Present geographic and ecological variation suggests that the radiation ofAnthriscus occurred through divergence of peripheral isolated populations adapting to different habitats: high montane meadows and screes, shady climax forests, and seasonally dry habitats at lower altitudes. The adaptive significance of particular morphological traits is discussed. |
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Keywords: | Apiaceae Umbelliferae Anthriscus Taxonomy phylogeny evolution ecological radiation |
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