Search Results - "centre of diversity"
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Plio-Pleistocene reef diversity in the Sulu Sea Sabah: Implications for the development of the Indo-Pacific Centre of Diversity
Published 2012“…The Sulu Sea of north-east Borneo is part of the biodiversity hotspot in the Malay Archipelago of South East Asia, also known as the “Indo-Pacific Centre of Diversity” (IPCD). Despite its apparent significance, the origins and evolution of this area remain poorly documented (McMonagle et al., 2011). …”
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The amphibian fauna
Published 2006“…There was a significant difference in the number of individuals captured among sampling periods (Kruskal Wallis test, H = 5.089, P = 0.079, df = 2) indicating that the number of individuals caught was significantly higher prior to the development of a new hostel complex and sport centre. However, diversity of frog species was low (H = 2.68), compared to other forest types, and comparable to other peat swamp forests. …”
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Phytochemical content and antioxidant properties of Bornean wild durian from Sabah
Published 2021“…Borneo is the centre of diversity of the genus Durio (family: Malvaceae; local name: durian). …”
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A Diverse Assemblage of Reef Corals Thriving in a Dynamic Intertidal Reef Setting (Bonaparte Archipelago, Kimberley, Australia)
Published 2015“…The low level of anthropogenic impact and proximity to the Indo-west Pacific centre of diversity are likely to further promote resistance and resilience in this community. …”
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Ecogeographical Analysis of Hakea (Proteaceae) in South-western Australia, with Special Reference to Leaf Morphology and Life Form.
Published 1996“…The genus Hakea Schrader (Proteaceae) has its world centre of diversity in south-western Australia; the majority (c. 70%) of species are endemic to this region. …”
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Conservation gap Analysis of dipterocarp hotspots in Sarawak using GIS,remote sensing and herbarium data
Published 2013“…Dipterocarpaceae is the dominant tree family in the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia. Borneo is the centre of diversity for the dipterocarps. Identification of hotspots is important for forest and biodiversity conservation efforts. …”
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Revision of Codonoboea Sect. Boeopsis and sect. Salicini (Gesneriaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia / Lim Chung Lu
Published 2014“…Peninsular Malaysia is the centre of diversity of the genus Codonoboea Ridl. with 74 species recorded. …”
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Biodiversity and biogeography of zooxanthellate corals in Australasia revisited based on new data from the Kimberley
Published 2024“…Overall, this study provides a revision of biodiversity and biogeographic patterns in Australia and highlights the importance of the Kimberley region as a nationally signifcant reservoir of tropical coral biodiversity with vital, yet under-studied, connections to the Indo-Australian Centre of Diversity.…”
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Characterising populations of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) using molecular markers
Published 2017“…The Himalayan and near-Himalayan regions have been documented as the centre of diversity, as this is the place where most sexual reproduction appears to occur (Ali et al., 2010; Ali et al., 2014), whilst in other parts of the world the evidence is that there are clonal introductions that then evolve by stepwise mutation (Wellings et al., 2007; Ali et al., 2014, Hubbard et al., 2015; Hovmoller et al., 2015). …”
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A low-altitude mountain range as an important refugium for two narrow endemics in the Southwest Australian Floristic Region biodiversity hotspot
Published 2016“…Background and Aims: Low-altitude mountains constitute important centres of diversity in landscapes with little topographic variation, such as the Southwest Australian Floristic Region (SWAFR). …”
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