Repeated divergence of amphibians and reptiles across an elevational gradient in northern Madagascar
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9914
Abstract: Abstract How environmental factors shape patterns of biotic diversity in tropical ecosystems is an active field of research, but studies examining the possibility of ecological speciation in terrestrial tropical ecosystems are scarce. We use the… read more here.
Keywords: divergence amphibians; repeated divergence; northern madagascar; divergence ... See more keywords
Comparative phylogeography of amphibians and reptiles in Algeria suggests common causes for the east-west phylogeographic breaks in the Maghreb
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201218
Abstract: A series of phylogeographic studies in the Maghreb identified a repeated pattern of deep genetic divergence between an eastern (Tunisia) and western (Morocco) lineage for several taxa but lack of sampling in Algeria made it… read more here.
Keywords: maghreb; east west; phylogeography amphibians; amphibians reptiles ... See more keywords
Biogeographical patterns of amphibians and reptiles in the northernmost coastal montane complex of South America
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246829
Abstract: We examine, for the first time, biogeographic patterns in a series of tropical montane coastal systems in northern South America. We use amphibians and reptiles, which constitute the most critical communities based upon the prevalence… read more here.
Keywords: montane; biodiversity; amphibians reptiles; biogeographical patterns ... See more keywords
Annotated checklist of amphibians and reptiles from Querétaro, Mexico, including new records, and comments on controversial species
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DOI: 10.15560/19.2.269
Abstract: We present an updated checklist of amphibians and reptiles of Querétaro, Mexico. The herpetofauna of Querétaro is composed of 136 species, 35 amphibians (seven caudates and 28 anurans) grouped in nine families and 20 genera;… read more here.
Keywords: taro mexico; checklist amphibians; quer taro; amphibians reptiles ... See more keywords
Robert Frederick Inger (1920–2019)
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DOI: 10.1643/ct2020068
Abstract: L ONG-time Field Museum Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles, DR. ROBERT ‘‘BOB’’ FREDERICK INGER, died on April 12, 2019, at the age of 98. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tan Fui… read more here.
Keywords: amphibians reptiles; research; ecology; bob ... See more keywords
Competency of Amphibians and Reptiles and Their Potential Role as Reservoir Hosts for Rift Valley Fever Virus
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DOI: 10.3390/v12111206
Abstract: Rift Valley fever phlebovirus (RVFV) is an arthropod-borne zoonotic pathogen, which is endemic in Africa, causing large epidemics, characterized by severe diseases in ruminants but also in humans. As in vitro and field investigations proposed… read more here.
Keywords: valley fever; rift valley; role; amphibians reptiles ... See more keywords
A check list and population trends of invasive amphibians and reptiles in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.829.27535
Abstract: Abstract Invasive species have impacted biodiversity all around the world. Among various ecosystems, islands are most vulnerable to these impacts due to their high ratio of endemism, highly specialized adaptation, and isolated and unique fauna.… read more here.
Keywords: invasive amphibians; check list; list population; amphibians reptiles ... See more keywords
A conservation checklist of the amphibians and reptiles of Sonora, Mexico, with updated species lists
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DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.829.32146
Abstract: Abstract Sonora has a rich natural diversity, including reptiles and amphibians. Sonora’s location on the United States-Mexico border creates some unique conservation challenges for its wildlife. We compiled a list of the amphibian and reptile… read more here.
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A checklist of the amphibians and reptiles of Sinaloa, Mexico with a conservation status summary and comparisons with neighboring states
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DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.931.50922
Abstract: Sinaloa possesses a rich biota with unique characteristics due to its proximity to the northern deserts, the tropical lowlands of the south, and the temperate environments of the western slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental… read more here.
Keywords: checklist amphibians; conservation; amphibians reptiles; reptiles sinaloa ... See more keywords