Minimal models provide maximally parsimonious explanations
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We are delighted that Diniz-Filho et al. agree with the main premise of our paper, and we welcome their critique, as constructive debate will help foster a better understanding size evolution on islands. Our perspective each criticisms is discussed in greater detail below.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ecology Letters
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1461-023X', '1461-0248']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ele.13882