A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Diversity begets diversity: host expansions and the diversification of plant-feeding insects
Authors: Janz N, Nylin S, Wahlberg N
Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD
Publication year: 2006
Journal: BMC Evolutionary Biology
Journal name in source: BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Journal acronym: BMC EVOL BIOL
Volume: 6
Number of pages: 10
ISSN: 1471-2148
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-6-4
Abstract
Conclusion: We conclude that resource diversity is correlated with species richness in the Nymphalidae and suggest a scenario based on recurring oscillations between host expansions - the incorporation of new plants into the repertoire - and specialization, as an important driving force behind the diversification of plant-feeding insects.
Conclusion: We conclude that resource diversity is correlated with species richness in the Nymphalidae and suggest a scenario based on recurring oscillations between host expansions - the incorporation of new plants into the repertoire - and specialization, as an important driving force behind the diversification of plant-feeding insects.
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