Biotic element analysis of reptiles of China: A test of vicariance model

In this contribution, I identify possible biotic elements of reptiles of China using biotic element analysis. I test whether the vicariance model could significantly shape reptilian current distribution patterns. My results show that dispersal is prevailing for reptiles in China. There are four majo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Youhua CHEN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2013-08-01
Series:Current Zoology
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Online Access:http://www.currentzoology.org/paperdetail.asp?id=12254