This study explores the evolution of two traits, branching density and spine presence, in the globally distributed plant family Combretaceae. These traits were found to have appeared in a two-step process in response to mammalian herbivory pressure, revealing the importance of large mammals in the evolution of plant architecture diversity.
- Artémis Anest
- Yanis Bouchenak-Khelladi
- Kyle W. Tomlinson
