Anatomy of a mega-radiation: Biogeography and niche evolution in Astragalus.
Ryan A FolkJoseph L M CharboneauMichael W BelitzTajinder SinghHeather R KatesDouglas Edward SoltisPamela S SoltisRobert P GuralnickCarolina M SiniscalchiPublished in: American journal of botany (2024)
Our investigation shows the importance of phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of logistically challenging "mega-radiations." Our findings reject any simple key innovation behind high diversity and underline the often nuanced, multifactorial processes leading to species-rich clades.