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)
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https://anu.zoom.us/j/88114706112?pwd=ZW51T0hqaXFUOU9LSmFpUFByM25PZz09
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