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. 2013 May 13;8(5):e63678. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063678

Figure 1. The use of mean traits may produce false signals.

Figure 1

Trees of species A and B are botanically well-determined. Trees of species C and D are not, but share the same vernacular name. Using a standard ‘mean-trait’ approach, the mean trait value will be associated with individuals of species C and D, and a false signal may be detected.