A review of phylogeographic analyses of animal taxa from the Aegean and surrounding regions
We provide a review and synthesis of key findings in phylogeographic research on terrestrial
animals in the Aegean archipelago (Greece) and surrounding regions (Greek mainland …
animals in the Aegean archipelago (Greece) and surrounding regions (Greek mainland …
Shedding subspecies: The influence of genetics on reptile subspecies taxonomy
SM Torstrom, KL Pangle, BJ Swanson - Molecular Phylogenetics and …, 2014 - Elsevier
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 …
Elevational gradient of vascular plant species richness and endemism in Crete–the effect of post-isolation mountain uplift on a continental island system
Understanding diversity patterns along environmental gradients and their underlying
mechanisms is a major topic in current biodiversity research. In this study, we investigate for …
mechanisms is a major topic in current biodiversity research. In this study, we investigate for …
A rangewide phylogeography of Hermann's tortoise, Testudo hermanni (Reptilia: Testudines: Testudinidae): implications for taxonomy
U Fritz, M Auer, A Bertolero, M Cheylan… - Zoologica …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni), the best‐known western Palaearctic tortoise
species, has a rare natural distribution pattern comprising the Mediterranean areas of the …
species, has a rare natural distribution pattern comprising the Mediterranean areas of the …
Mitochondrial phylogeography of Rana (Pelophylax) populations in the Eastern Mediterranean region
P Lymberakis, N Poulakakis, G Manthalou… - Molecular phylogenetics …, 2007 - Elsevier
Phylogenetic relationships in the western fraction of Rana (Pelophylax) have not been
resolved till now, even though several works have been devoted to the subject. Here, we …
resolved till now, even though several works have been devoted to the subject. Here, we …
When cryptic diversity blurs the picture: a cautionary tale from Iberian and North African Podarcis wall lizards
Evolutionary inference based on molecular phylogenetic methods has profoundly modified
the way that we understand biological diversity, unravelling a higher evolutionary diversity …
the way that we understand biological diversity, unravelling a higher evolutionary diversity …
Phylogeographic divergence in the widespread delicate skink (Lampropholis delicata) corresponds to dry habitat barriers in eastern Australia
DG Chapple, CJ Hoskin, SNJ Chapple… - BMC Evolutionary …, 2011 - Springer
Background The mesic habitats of eastern Australia harbour a highly diverse fauna. We
examined the impact of climatic oscillations and recognised biogeographic barriers on the …
examined the impact of climatic oscillations and recognised biogeographic barriers on the …
Out of Africa: Phylogeny and biogeography of the widespread genus Acanthodactylus (Reptilia: Lacertidae)
Acanthodactylus lizards are among the most diverse and widespread diurnal reptiles in the
arid regions spanning from North Africa across to western India. Acanthodactylus constitutes …
arid regions spanning from North Africa across to western India. Acanthodactylus constitutes …
Phylogeography of the rare Balkan endemic Martino's vole, Dinaromys bogdanovi, reveals strong differentiation within the western Balkan Peninsula
B Krystufek, EV Buzan, WF Hutchinson… - Molecular …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
The spatial genetic structure of Martino's vole, a rare palaeoendemic species of the western
Balkans, was investigated using DNA isolated from archived museum samples. The study …
Balkans, was investigated using DNA isolated from archived museum samples. The study …
Three continents claiming an archipelago: the evolution of Aegean's herpetofaunal diversity
P Lymberakis, N Poulakakis - Diversity, 2010 - mdpi.com
The area of the Aegean can be described as one of nature's most active laboratories. The
contemporary geomorphology of the Aegean is a result of diverse and still ongoing …
contemporary geomorphology of the Aegean is a result of diverse and still ongoing …