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Figure 4.16
Biogeographic analysis of Carabidae from southern South America by Szu-
mik and Roig-Juñent (2005). (a-b) Areas of endemism recognized initially; (c-d) areas of
endemism recognized filling the empty grid cells.
The analysis of endemicity allowed the authors to recognize several biogeo-
graphic provinces previously identified (Morrone 2001a): Western Patagonia,
Maule, Coquimbo, and Valdivian Forest. Szumik and Roig-Juñent (2005) found
that the analysis filling the empty grid cells gave better results. Because their ana-
lysis involved only species of Carabidae, they concluded that a more complete
analysis of the biota may allow one to recognize other areas.
References
Crisci, J. V., M. M. Cigliano, J. J. Morrone, and S. Roig-Juñent. 1991. Historical biogeo-
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