Juan E Guevara-Andino, Liliana M Dávalos, Felipe Zapata, María José Endara, Darko D Cotoras, Jaime Chaves, Santiago Claramunt, Julia López-Delgado, Angela M Mendoza-Henao, David Salazar-Valenzuela, Gonzalo Rivas-Torres, Justin Yeager
Neotropical ecosystems are renowned for numerous examples of adaptive radiation in both plants and animals resulting in high levels of biodiversity and endemism. However, we still lack a comprehensive review of the abiotic and biotic factors that contribute to these adaptive radiations. To fill this gap, we delve into the geological history of the region, including the role of tectonic events such as the Andean uplift, the formation of the Isthmus of Panama, and the emergence of the Guiana and Brazilian Shields...
May 1, 2024: Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology