Ecological niche divergence and specialization in Dianthus pseudocrinitus, a neo-endemic species: ecological evidence challenges sister-taxon delimitation

Key Points

• Ecological niche divergence in Dianthus pseudocrinitus suggests significant ecological specialization.
• The analysis uncovers complexities in sister-taxon delimitation, questioning species classification accuracy.
• Through ecological evidence, the study provides insights into the uniqueness of neo-endemic species.
• These findings may influence future taxonomic and conservation efforts involving related taxa.