Understanding the effect of competition during evolutionary radiations: an integrated model of phenotypic and species diversification
Understanding the effect of competition during evolutionary radiations: an integrated model of phenotypic and species diversification
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DOI:
10.1111/ele.13385
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发表时间:
2019-12-01
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8.8
通讯作者:
Morlon, Helene
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作者:
Aristide, Leandro;Morlon, Helene
Competition can drive macroevolutionary change, for example during adaptive radiations. However, we still lack a clear understanding of how it shapes diversification processes and patterns. To better understand the macroevolutionary consequences of competition, as well as the signal left on phylogenetic data, we developed a model linking trait evolution and species diversification in an ecological context. We find four main results: first, competition spurs trait diversity but not necessarily species richness; second, competition produces slowdowns in species diversification even in the absence of explicit ecological limits, but not in phenotypic diversification even in the presence of such limits; third, early burst patterns do not provide a reliable way of testing for adaptive radiations; and fourth, looking for phylogenetic signal in trait data and support for phenotypic models incorporating competition is a better alternative. Our results clarify the macroevolutionary consequences of competition and could help design more powerful tests of adaptive radiations in nature.