The genus Micromys is one of the smallest-sized rodents widely distributed in temperate
regions of Eurasia. However, its taxonomy and evolutionary history remain unresolved. In …

Studying the genetic differentiation in a unique geographical area contributes to
understanding the process of speciation. Here, we explore the spatial genetic structure and …

Aim The mechanisms by which global biodiversity hotspots harbour and conserve high
genetic and morphological diversity of endemic species remain unexplored. Relic species of …

Bartonella grahamii is one of the most prevalent Bartonella species in wild rodents and has
been associated with human cases of neuroretinitis. The structure and distribution of …

Rodents are among the most successful mammals because they have the ability to adapt to
a broad range of environmental conditions. Here, we present the first record of a previously …

Abstract Bianfudong (pinyin for Bat Cave) is a paleolithic site that was recently discovered in
Heqing, Yunnan in southwestern China. Several hominin fossils, stone artifacts and more …

To better understand the evolutionary and demographic histories of the Korean field mouse
Apodemus peninsulae we examined mitochondrial (mt) cytochrome b gene sequences of …

The ecological gradient–morphological variation ('ecomorph') relationship has long
interested ecologists and evolutionary biologists, but it is applied far less frequently than …

Apodemus is the most common small rodent species in the Palearctic realm and an ideal
species for biogeographical research and understanding environmental changes …

Chiggers are the exclusive vector of Orientia tsutsugamushi, which is the causative agent of
scrub typhus. Based on the field surveys in southwest China between 2001 and 2022, this …