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| Lens, F.; Dressler, S.; Vinckier, S.; Janssens, S.; Dessein, S.; Van Evelghem, L.; Smets, E.. |
| Background and Aims Marcgraviaceae are a rather small family of seven genera and approx. 130 neotropical species. This study aims to present a detailed palynological survey of the family in order to comment on the intrafamily relationships and possible correlations with pollinators. Methods In total, 119 specimens representing 67 species and all genera are observed using light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Furthermore, eight species from five genera are studied with transmission electron microscopy. Key Results Our results show that pollen grains of Marcgraviaceae are small (20–35 mm), have three equatorial apertures, granules on the colpus membrane, oblate spheroidal to prolate spheroidal shapes, mainly psilate to perforate ornamentations,... |
| Tipo: Article / Letter to the editor |
Palavras-chave: Balsaminoids; Ericales; Marcgraviaceae; Neotropics; Orbicules; Palynology; SEM; TEM. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/407283 |
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