A phylogeny and revised classification of Squamata, including 4161 species of lizards and snakes
Background The extant squamates (> 9400 known species of lizards and snakes) are one of
the most diverse and conspicuous radiations of terrestrial vertebrates, but no studies have …
the most diverse and conspicuous radiations of terrestrial vertebrates, but no studies have …
First large-scale DNA barcoding assessment of reptiles in the biodiversity hotspot of Madagascar, based on newly designed COI primers
Background DNA barcoding of non-avian reptiles based on the cytochrome oxidase subunit
I (COI) gene is still in a very early stage, mainly due to technical problems. Using a newly …
I (COI) gene is still in a very early stage, mainly due to technical problems. Using a newly …
New Metrics for Comparison of Taxonomies Reveal Striking Discrepancies among Species Delimitation Methods in Madascincus Lizards
A Miralles, M Vences - PLoS One, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Delimiting and describing species is fundamental to numerous biological disciplines such as
evolution, macroecology, and conservation. Delimiting species as independent evolutionary …
evolution, macroecology, and conservation. Delimiting species as independent evolutionary …
Imperfect isolation: factors and filters sha** Madagascar's extant vertebrate fauna
Analyses of phylogenetic topology and estimates of divergence timing have facilitated a
reconstruction of Madagascar's colonization events by vertebrate animals, but that …
reconstruction of Madagascar's colonization events by vertebrate animals, but that …
Multilocus phylogeny and revised classification for mountain dragons of the genus Japalura sl. (Reptilia: Agamidae: Draconinae) from Asia
Although the genus Japalura sl has long been recognized as paraphyletic based on limited
genetic sampling, its problematic taxonomy has not been revised, and phylogenetic …
genetic sampling, its problematic taxonomy has not been revised, and phylogenetic …
Phylogeny of Philippine slender skinks (Scincidae: Brachymeles) reveals underestimated species diversity, complex biogeographical relationships, and cryptic …
The spectacular, virtually endemic radiation of Philippine semi-fossorial skinks of the genus
Brachymeles represent one of the few radiations of scincid lizards to possess both fully …
Brachymeles represent one of the few radiations of scincid lizards to possess both fully …
[PDF][PDF] The high-level classification of skinks (Reptilia, Squamata, Scincomorpha)
SB Hedges - Zootaxa, 2014 - hedgeslab.org
Skinks are usually grouped in a single family, Scincidae (1,579 species) representing one-
quarter of all lizard species. Other large lizard families, such as Gekkonidae (sl) and …
quarter of all lizard species. Other large lizard families, such as Gekkonidae (sl) and …
Systematic revision of mountain dragons (Reptilia: Agamidae: Diploderma) in China, with descriptions of six new species and discussion on their conservation
Cryptic diversity not only introduces confusion to taxonomic studies, but it also poses major
challenges to conservation and environmental legislation. One such troubling group are the …
challenges to conservation and environmental legislation. One such troubling group are the …
[HTML][HTML] Nomenclature of supra-generic units within the Family Scincidae (Squamata)
GM Shea - Zootaxa, 2021 - mapress.com
The modern classification of skinks is based on a nomenclature that dates to the 1970s.
However, there are a number of earlier names in the family group that have been …
However, there are a number of earlier names in the family group that have been …
The influence of riverine barriers on phylogeographic patterns of Malagasy reed frogs (Heterixalus)
PS Gehring, M Pabijan, JE Randrianirina… - Molecular phylogenetics …, 2012 - Elsevier
We analyzed the influence of large rivers on the phylogeography of endemic widespread
amphibians along Madagascar's east coast, using as models various species and species …
amphibians along Madagascar's east coast, using as models various species and species …