Several iconic, sclerophyllous, endemic lineages among Gondwanan families (e.g. Proteaceae, Myrtaceae, Goodeniaceae, and Restionaceae) are characteristic features of the Australian flora.
E&E Seminar: Macroevolution and biogeography of the Australian flora
Several iconic, sclerophyllous, endemic lineages among Gondwanan families (e.g. Proteaceae, Myrtaceae, Goodeniaceae, and Restionaceae) are characteristic features of the Australian flora. . More information here: https://biology.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/ee-seminar-macroevolution-and-biogeography-australian-flora
2024-03-21 02:00:00Z
2024-03-21 02:00:00Z
Please note: this seminar will be held in the Eucalyptus Rm and via Zoom, details are included below.
Eucalyptus Room, Rm S205, Level 2, RN Robertson Building (46)
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://anu.zoom.us/j/88114706112?pwd=ZW51T0hqaXFUOU9LSmFpUFByM25PZz09
Passcode: 913073
Canberra time: please check your local time & date if you are watching from elsewhere.
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