differentiation, theory of

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differentiation, theory of On the basis of the different distribution patterns of the families, genera, and species of flowering plants, it was suggested by some early plant geographers that evolution in this group proceeded from the family level downward into genera and species, rather than the other way around.

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differentiation, theory of

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differentiation, theory of On the basis of the different distribution patterns of the families, genera, and species of flowering plants, the suggestion by some early plant geographers that evolution in this group proceeded from the family level downward into genera and species, rather than the other way around.

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theory of differentiation See differentiation, theory of.

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theory of differentiation See DIFFERENTIATION, THEORY OF.

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