Background The extant squamates (> 9400 known species of lizards and snakes) are one of
the most diverse and conspicuous radiations of terrestrial vertebrates, but no studies have …

The subspecies concept influences multiple aspects of biology and management. The
'molecular revolution'altered traditional methods (morphological traits) of subspecies …

We follow a biological invasion model that consists of a series of five consecutive obligatory
stages, concluding with stages 4a and 5 (ie, widespread= invasive species). The State of …

We present a comprehensive summary of the distribution of the lizards of Iran accompanied
by an annotated checklist. The updated maps of distribution of all 146 species of 41 genera …

Reptiles, including birds, exhibit a range of behaviorally relevant adaptations that are
reflected in changes to the structure of the inner ear. These adaptations include the capacity …

Aim We provide a new quantitative analysis of lizard reproductive ecology. Comparative
studies of lizard reproduction to date have usually considered life‐history components …

The subfamily Uromastycinae within the Agamidae is comprised of 18 species: three within
the genus Saara and 15 within Uromastyx. Uromastyx is distributed in the desert areas of …

Morocco has one of the highest levels of biodiversity and endemism in the Western
Palaearctic, which is mainly attributable to the country's complex topographic and climatic …

The fossil record shows that iguanian lizards were widely distributed during the Late
Cretaceous. However, the biogeographic history and early evolution of one of its most …

The Miocene beds of Kutch in India are well known for their mammalian assemblages,
including the extinct ape Sivapithecus, but far less is known about the fossil squamates from …