Sciuridae, Rapoport’s effect and the mismatch between range size, conservation needs, and scientific productivity: an approach at the genus level

Rapoport’s rule states that species at high latitudes have broader ranges than species at low latitudes. This rule has been strongly disputed over the years, and the majority of current scientists think that this is mostly a local phenomenon. However, if Rapoport’s rule a...

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Main Authors: G. Amori, S. Gippoliti, L. Luiselli, C. Battisti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-03-01
Series:Web Ecology
Online Access:http://www.web-ecol.net/9/1/2009/we-9-1-2009.pdf