Phylogenetic Relationships of Extant Ferns Based on Evidence from Morphology and rbcL Sequences

Authors:
  • KPKathleen M. Pryer
    Kathleen M. Pryer
  • ASAlan R. Smith
    Alan R. Smith
  • JSJudith E. Skog
    Judith E. Skog
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Abstract
We present the first cladistic analysis of extant ferns based on morphological characters. Our data set consisted of 77 vegetative and reproductive morphologica...