Endemic species represent an important component of biodiversity. They are functionally
and evolutionarily distinct from cosmopolitan species, and are under greater threat of …

Abstract The genus Piper (Family Piperaceae), consisting of more than 2000 species
worldwide, is one of the most speciose genera of flowering plants that belong to the broad …

Background Seahorses, seadragons, pygmy pipehorses, and pipefishes (Syngnathidae,
Syngnathiformes) are among the most recognizable groups of fishes because of their …

Identifying hotspots of biological diversity is a key step in conservation prioritisation.
Melanesia—centred on the vast island of New Guinea—is increasingly recognised for its …

As a one of the focuses of ecological research, understanding the regulation of plant
diversity on community stability is helpful to reveal the adaption of plant to environmental …

Separating centres of neo-and paleo-endemism on the clade level from the tree of life could
infer their evolutionary history and further pinpoint conservation priorities. Yet, centres of neo …

Mapping biodiversity patterns across taxa and environments is crucial to address the
evolutionary and ecological dimensions of species distribution, suggesting areas of …

When closely related species come into contact via range expansion, both may experience
reduced fitness as a result of the interaction. Selection is expected to favour traits that …

Understanding the spatial distribution of plant diversity and its drivers are major challenges
in biogeography and conservation biology. Integrating multiple facets of biodiversity (eg …

Magnoliaceae, a primitive group of angiosperms and distinguished ornamental plants with
more than 100 species in China, is one of the most threatened plant family in the wild due to …