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San Diego State University Phylogenetic of Speciation & Insect Biology Discussion
answer the following questions about the scientific papers attached:
Please focus on the results! Do not focus on the methods (skim these at best).
Paper #1: Farrell, B.D. 1998. “Inordinate fondness” explained: Why are there so many beetles? Science 281: 555-559.
Paper #2: Nakadai, R. and A. Kawakita. 2016. Phylogenetic of speciation by host shift in leaf cone moths (Caloptilia) feeding on maples (Acer). Ecology and Evolution 6: 4958-4970.
1. What do you think is the link between these two papers?
2. Provide two discussion questions. These questions should motivate some aspects of discussion. They do not need to be separated out by paper (indeed, integrative questions are often the best). Your questions should provide insight beyond simple rote explanations or definitions. Very good questions may have detailed explanations, examples, or justifications.
