Publications by authors named "Humberto Coelho Nappo"
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how diversification in modern teiid lizards, which originated in South America and expanded into North America, is linked to changes in geographic distribution, body size, and body temperatures.
- Using statistical methods, the researchers found that geographic distribution significantly influenced diversification rates, while the impact of body temperatures remains uncertain due to data limitations.
- The findings indicate that North American teiids have a broader ecological niche, especially in arid areas, suggesting that this adaptation may have played a key role in their diversification by exploiting new ecological opportunities.
