Shedding subspecies: The influence of genetics on reptile subspecies taxonomy
The subspecies concept influences multiple aspects of biology and management. The
'molecular revolution'altered traditional methods (morphological traits) of subspecies …
'molecular revolution'altered traditional methods (morphological traits) of subspecies …
The island rule explains consistent patterns of body size evolution in terrestrial vertebrates
Island faunas can be characterized by gigantism in small animals and dwarfism in large
animals, but the extent to which this so-called 'island rule'provides a general explanation for …
animals, but the extent to which this so-called 'island rule'provides a general explanation for …
To name or not to name: criteria to promote economy of change in supraspecific Linnean classification schemes
The Linnaean classification system provides the universal reference system for
communicating about the diversity of life and its hierarchic history. Several limitations that …
communicating about the diversity of life and its hierarchic history. Several limitations that …
Subspecies and the philosophy of science
MA Patten - The Auk: Ornithological Advances, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Phylogenetic methods increasingly are brought to bear on questions of subspecies
taxonomy, but several recent examples highlight the need for a clear and consistent …
taxonomy, but several recent examples highlight the need for a clear and consistent …
An inordinate fondness for inconspicuous brown frogs: Integration of phylogenomics, archival DNA analysis, morphology, and bioacoustics yields 24 new taxa in the …
Malagasy frogs of the subgenus Brygoomantis in the mantellid frog genus Mantidactylus
currently comprise 14 described species of mostly brown, riparian frogs. Data from DNA …
currently comprise 14 described species of mostly brown, riparian frogs. Data from DNA …
Next‐generation species delimitation and taxonomy: Implications for biogeography
An accurate species‐level taxonomy is paramount for biogeographical research, and
conversely, biogeographical data are of importance for species delimitation. We here review …
conversely, biogeographical data are of importance for species delimitation. We here review …
Phylogenomic inference of species and subspecies diversity in the Palearctic salamander genus Salamandra
The salamander genus Salamandra is widespread across Europe, North Africa, and the
Near East and is renowned for its conspicuous and polymorphic colouration and diversity of …
Near East and is renowned for its conspicuous and polymorphic colouration and diversity of …
Delimiting phylogeographic diversity in the genomic era: application to an Iberian endemic frog
The rich genetic and phenotypic diversity of species complexes is best recognized through
formal taxonomic naming, but one must first assess the evolutionary history of …
formal taxonomic naming, but one must first assess the evolutionary history of …
First evidence of hemiclitores in snakes
MJ Folwell, KL Sanders… - … of the Royal …, 2022 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Female genitalia are conspicuously overlooked in comparison to their male counterparts,
limiting our understanding of sexual reproduction across vertebrate lineages. This study is …
limiting our understanding of sexual reproduction across vertebrate lineages. This study is …
[PDF][PDF] Phylogeography and taxonomy of the barred grass snake (Natrix helvetica), with a discussion
C Kindler, U Fritz - Vertebrate Zoology, 2018 - vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com
Using 12 microsatellite loci, mitochondrial DNA sequences and previously published
morphological evidence, we examined the phylogeographic and taxonomic structure of …
morphological evidence, we examined the phylogeographic and taxonomic structure of …