Late-Quaternary biogeographic scenarios for the brown bear (Ursus arctos), a wild mammal model species
This review provides an up-to-date synthesis of the matrilineal phylogeography of a uniquely
well-studied Holarctic mammal, the brown bear. We extend current knowledge by presenting …
well-studied Holarctic mammal, the brown bear. We extend current knowledge by presenting …
[HTML][HTML] Multiproxy evidence for environmental stability in the Lesser Caucasus during the Late Pleistocene
M Antonosyan, P Roberts, N Aspaturyan… - Quaternary Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Lesser Caucasus, situated between Asia and Europe, has long been
recognised as a key region for the study of human evolution in terms of the timing and routes …
recognised as a key region for the study of human evolution in terms of the timing and routes …
A European Concern? Genetic Structure and Expansion of Golden Jackals (Canis aureus) in Europe and the Caucasus
R Rutkowski, M Krofel, G Giannatos, D Ćirović… - PLoS …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
In the first continent-wide study of the golden jackal (Canis aureus), we characterised its
population genetic structure and attempted to identify the origin of European populations …
population genetic structure and attempted to identify the origin of European populations …
Complete mitochondrial genomes and a novel spatial genetic method reveal cryptic phylogeographical structure and migration patterns among brown bears in north …
Aim Using sequences of complete mitochondrial genomes, our aims were:(1) to investigate
the matrilineal phylogeographical structure, migration patterns and lineage coalescence …
the matrilineal phylogeographical structure, migration patterns and lineage coalescence …
The evolutionary heritage and ecological uniqueness of Scots pine in the Caucasus ecoregion is at risk of climate changes
Scots pine is one of the most widely occurring pines, but future projections suggest a large
reduction in its range, mostly at the southern European limits. A significant part of its range is …
reduction in its range, mostly at the southern European limits. A significant part of its range is …
Molecular Phylogeography of the Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) in Northeastern Asia Based on Analyses of Complete Mitochondrial DNA Sequences
D Hirata, T Mano, AV Abramov… - Molecular biology …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
To further elucidate the migration history of the brown bears (Ursus arctos) on Hokkaido
Island, Japan, we analyzed the complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences of 35 …
Island, Japan, we analyzed the complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences of 35 …
Faunal biodiversity research in the Republic of Georgia: a short review of trends, gaps, and needs in the Caucasus biodiversity hotspot
We evaluated progress towards animal biodiversity research in Georgia, a key area in the
Caucasus biodiversity hotspot. By reviewing recently (1990–2018) published articles in all …
Caucasus biodiversity hotspot. By reviewing recently (1990–2018) published articles in all …
Mitochondrial DNA analysis of Iranian brown bears (Ursus arctos) reveals new phylogeographic lineage
MR Ashrafzadeh, M Kaboli, MR Naghavi - Mammalian Biology, 2016 - Elsevier
Brown bears are mostly found in relatively low densities in the mountainous forests of Iran,
from north to northwest and west, as well. Phylogeographic and genetic relationships …
from north to northwest and west, as well. Phylogeographic and genetic relationships …
Large‐scale migrations of brown bears in Eurasia and to North America during the Late Pleistocene
Aim Climatic changes during the Late Pleistocene had major impacts on populations of plant
and animal species. Brown bears and other large mammals are likely to have experienced …
and animal species. Brown bears and other large mammals are likely to have experienced …
Lack of genetic isolation by distance, similar genetic structuring but different demographic histories in a fig‐pollinating wasp mutualism
E Tian, JD Nason, CA Machado, L Zheng… - Molecular …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Historical abiotic factors such as climatic oscillations and extreme climatic events as well as
biotic factors have shaped the structuring of species' genetic diversity. In obligate species …
biotic factors have shaped the structuring of species' genetic diversity. In obligate species …