Evolutionary dynamics and consequences of parthenogenesis in vertebrates
Parthenogenesis is asexual reproduction without any required participation from males and,
as such, is a null model for sexual reproduction. In a comparative context, we can expand …
as such, is a null model for sexual reproduction. In a comparative context, we can expand …
Sex in the wild: How and why field-based studies contribute to solving the problem of sex
M Neiman, PG Meirmans, T Schwander, S Meirmans - Evolution, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Why and how sexual reproduction is maintained in natural populations, the so-called “queen
of problems,” is a key unanswered question in evolutionary biology. Recent efforts to solve …
of problems,” is a key unanswered question in evolutionary biology. Recent efforts to solve …
[图书][B] The secret social lives of reptiles
Covering diverse species from garter snakes to Komodo dragons, this book delves into the
evolutionary origins and fascinating details of the mysterious social lives of reptiles. Reptiles …
evolutionary origins and fascinating details of the mysterious social lives of reptiles. Reptiles …
Palaeoclimatic models help to understand current distribution of Caucasian forest species
D Tarkhnishvili, A Gavashelishvili… - Biological Journal of …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Spatial and temporal constraints on dispersal explain the absence of species from areas
with potentially suitable conditions. Previous studies have shown that post-glacial …
with potentially suitable conditions. Previous studies have shown that post-glacial …
Species Distribution Models and Niche Partitioning among Unisexual Darevskia dahli and Its Parental Bisexual (D. portschinskii, D. mixta) Rock Lizards in the …
Among vertebrates, true parthenogenesis is known only in reptiles. Parthenogenetic lizards
of the genus Darevskia emerged as a result of the hybridization of bisexual parental species …
of the genus Darevskia emerged as a result of the hybridization of bisexual parental species …
[PDF][PDF] Analysis of geographical distribution of the parthenogenetic rock lizard Darevskia armeniaca and its parental species (D. mixta, D. valentini) based on …
Studies of geographical distribution of parthenogenetic Darevskia armeniaca and its
parental species D. mixta and D. valentini can extend our knowledge in terms of their …
parental species D. mixta and D. valentini can extend our knowledge in terms of their …
Parthenogenesis through the ice ages: a biogeographic analysis of Caucasian rock lizards (genus Darevskia)
Darevskia rock lizards include both sexual and parthenogenetic species, mostly distributed
in the heterogeneous and ecologically diverse Caucasus. The parthenogenetic species …
in the heterogeneous and ecologically diverse Caucasus. The parthenogenetic species …
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 …
Parthenogenesis in Darevskia lizards: A rare outcome of common hybridization, not a common outcome of rare hybridization
Hybridization is a common evolutionary process with multiple possible outcomes. In
vertebrates, interspecific hybridization has repeatedly generated parthenogenetic hybrid …
vertebrates, interspecific hybridization has repeatedly generated parthenogenetic hybrid …
Parthenogenesis is self-destructive for scaled reptiles
Parthenogenesis is rare in nature. With 39 described true parthenogens, scaled reptiles
(Squamata) are the only vertebrates that evolved this reproductive strategy …
(Squamata) are the only vertebrates that evolved this reproductive strategy …