Fig. 1
From: Heterochrony and repurposing in the evolution of gymnosperm seed dispersal units
Natural environment, habit and dispersal biology of Ephedra species studied. A E. triandra with seed cones; B Bird disperser Rauenia bonariensis, “naranjero” feeding on the fleshy cones (Anillaco, la Rioja); photos in A, B by Adriana Aranda-Rickert. C E. tweediana climbing on a tree; D detail of fleshy cones (El Rodeo, Catamarca). E E. breana in high elevation semi-arid environment; F plant detail (Laguna Brava, La Rioja). G Sparse populations of E. multiflora in high elevation semi-dessert environment; photo by Javier Torréns; H detail of plant habit (Laguna Brava, La Rioja); photo by Adriana Aranda-Rickert