Vicariance is the emergence of geographic barriers to dispersal and gene flow, which spatially isolates populations and may lead to the formation of new species (i.e., allopatric speciation ...

and contend with potential geographic barriers. Passive dispersal involves both plants and animals that cannot themselves move but use dispersal units called disseminules to aid in reproduction or ...

Global research team explores how environmental factors and dispersal barriers influence biodiversity. Why do certain plants ...

Analyzing nearly 270,000 seed plant species worldwide, the research highlights the roles of environmental conditions and ...