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Rattan evolution shaped by island biogeography

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The Asian tropics, which are known for a rich and unique biodiversity, have long attracted biologists studying the origins of biodiversity because of their high species richness.

This diversity stems from the complex biogeographic history of the tropics, shaped by shifting landmasses, climatic changes and highly diverse habitats. In this context, rattan is particularly important for understanding how these processes affect species diversity and distribution.

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  1. CAS Key Laboratory for Plant Diversity and Biogeography of East Asia, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China

    Abdullah Abdullah

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Abdullah, A. Rattan evolution shaped by island biogeography. Nat. Rev. Biodivers. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44358-026-00133-5

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