The evolution of species' geographical range limits: an empirical test using two coastal dune plants, Camissonia cheiranthifolia (Onagraceae) and Abronia umbellata (Nyctaginaceae)

Every species has a limit to its geographic distribution. The problem is that we don’t really know why. Classical explanations propose that range limits occur where the ecological conditions overwhelm adaptation and populations are no longer self-sustaining. It is generally expected that population...

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Main Author: Samis, Karen Elizabeth, 1974-
Other Authors: Queen's University (Kingston, ON.). Theses (Queen's University (Kingston, ON.))
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2007
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1974/433