Niche divergence corresponds to genetic differentiation within the parrot-beaked tortoise Homopus areolatus (Reptilia: Testudinidae), endemic to South Africa
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DOI: 10.1093/zoolinnean/zlaa030
Abstract: We assessed genetic differentiation and habitat suitability for Homopus areolatus during current and Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) conditions. The ND4 locus retrieved two monophyletic mtDNA clades with lower diversity in clade 1, in the west,… read more here.
Keywords: areolatus; genetic differentiation; divergence; homopus areolatus ... See more keywords
Contrasting Patterns of Climatic Niche Divergence in Trebouxia—A Clade of Lichen-Forming Algae
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.791546
Abstract: Lichen associations are overwhelmingly supported by carbon produced by photosynthetic algal symbionts. These algae have diversified to occupy nearly all climates and continents; however, we have a limited understanding of how their climatic niches have… read more here.
Keywords: niche divergence; forming algae; niche; climatic niche ... See more keywords
Integrating phylogeographic and ecological niche approaches to delimitating cryptic lineages in the blue–green damselfish (Chromis viridis)
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.7384
Abstract: Species delimitation is challenging in sibling species/cryptic lineages because of the absence of clear diagnostic traits. However, integration of different approaches such as phylogeography and ecological niche comparison offers one potential approach to tease apart… read more here.
Keywords: ecological niche; chromis viridis; niche; cryptic lineages ... See more keywords