[Taxacom] Asking for matherial of Balanophoraceae

[Silvia]

Dear Taxacom Membres:
I'm a PhD student in Argentina, working on the molecular phylogeny of 
Belid weevils. I was wondering if some of you have access to the 
parasitic palnts of the family Balanophoraceae... They host an important 
genus of belids, wich (if included in the molecular phylogeny) will help 
to resolve intriguing aspects of host shifts an feeding preferences for 
this group of weevils. I've tried to find the plants on the field, for 
almost five years! but haven´t had any success. I will appreciate any help.
Thanks
Kind regards
Silvia

María Silvia Ferrer
Lic. en Biología Molecular
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