Biogeographical and evolutionary importance of the European high mountain systems

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Europe is characterised by several high mountain systems dominating major parts of its area, and these structures have strongly influenced the evolution of taxa. For species now restricted to these high mountain systems, characteristic biogeographical patterns of...

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Main Author: Schmitt Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Online Access:http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/6/1/9