A comprehensive phylogeny of dwarf geckos of the genus Lygodactylus, with insights into their systematics and morphological variation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ympev.2021.107311
Abstract: The 71 currently known species of dwarf geckos of the genus Lygodactylus are a clade of biogeographic interest due to their occurrence in continental Africa, Madagascar, and South America. Furthermore, because many species are morphologically… read more here.
Keywords: geckos genus; genus lygodactylus; species groups; dwarf geckos ... See more keywords
Defensive Strategies of Puerto Rican Dwarf Geckos (Sphaerodactylus macrolepis) Against Invasive Fire Ants
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DOI: 10.1655/herpetologica-d-16-00042
Abstract: Abstract: Invasive species present challenges to native organisms and offer unique opportunities to examine adaptations to novel stressors. We studied behavioral responses to invasive Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) in native Puerto Rican Dwarf… read more here.
Keywords: fire ants; fire; puerto rican; dwarf geckos ... See more keywords