Reptiles are notable for the extensive genomic diversity and species richness among
amniote classes, but there is nevertheless a need for detailed genome-scale studies …

Squamates include more than 11,000 extant species of lizards, snakes, and
amphisbaenians, and display a dazzling diversity of phenotypes across their over 200 …

Anthropogenic environmental modification is placing as many as 1 million species at risk of
extinction. One management action for reducing extinction risk is translocation of individuals …

Sea turtles represent an ancient lineage of marine vertebrates that evolved from terrestrial
ancestors over 100 Mya. The genomic basis of the unique physiological and ecological traits …

Abstract The Mojave Desert contains the hottest, driest regions in North America and is also
one of the most ecologically intact regions in the contiguous United States. However, a …

Over 9000 articles have been published on turtles and tortoises (excluding sea turtles) since
1950 according to the Web of Science, including over 8000 contained in a personal …

Integration of multiple approaches is key to understand the evolutionary processes of local
adaptation and speciation. Reptiles have successfully colonized desert environments, that …

Animal body coloration is a complex trait resulting from the interplay of multiple mechanisms.
While many studies address the functions of animal coloration, the mechanisms of colour …

Mauremys reevesii is an endangered freshwater turtle that symbolizes longevity in Chinese
culture. Despite its importance, genetic studies of this species remain limited, with no …

Marine species may exhibit genetic structure accompanied by phenotypic differentiation
related to adaptation despite their high mobility. Two shape-based morphotypes have been …