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This research investigates the mechanisms of sympatric speciation in palm tree species on Lord Howe Island. It aims to develop and test two models: one based on temporal mating differences due to environmental factors, and another focusing on ecological niche specialization.
Sympatric speciation, the origin of species without geographic isolation, is an outstanding and controversial issue for evolutionary biology.
Theoretical work has shown it is plausible but difficult, mainly because it requires strong divergent selection and tight linkage among loci coding for different traits.
Clear cases from nature were scarce until recently when sympatric speciation became the most likely explanation for the origins of sister species of cichlid fish, fruit flies and island pa…
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