Molecular assessment of Podarcis sicula populations in Britain, Greece and Turkey reinforces a multiple-origin invasion pattern in this species
Biological invasions are a challenge to conservation and constitute a threat to biodiversity
worldwide. The Italian wall lizard Podarcis sicula has been widely introduced, and seems …
worldwide. The Italian wall lizard Podarcis sicula has been widely introduced, and seems …
Genetic data reveal a multiple origin for the populations of the Italian wall lizard Podarcis sicula (Squamata: Lacertidae) introduced in the Iberian Peninsula and …
I Silva-Rocha, D Salvi, MA Carretero - Italian Journal of Zoology, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Biological invasions have become a major cause of biodiversity loss. Tracing the origin of
the populations of alien species is essential to infer the dispersal pathway and finally to set …
the populations of alien species is essential to infer the dispersal pathway and finally to set …
Phylogeographic evidence for multiple long-distance introductions of the common wall lizard associated with human trade and transport
The common wall lizard has been widely introduced across Europe and overseas. We
investigated the origin of putatively introduced Podarcis muralis populations from two …
investigated the origin of putatively introduced Podarcis muralis populations from two …
Podarcis vaucheri (Sauria: Lacertidae) far away from home: a new invasive species in Greece
L Spilani, I Strachinis, A Lampropoulos, P Tsigas… - Amphibia-reptilia, 2018 - brill.com
In this study we aimed to clarify the identity of a wall lizard population that deviates
phenotypically from the other Podarcis lizards that occur in the broader area (Athens …
phenotypically from the other Podarcis lizards that occur in the broader area (Athens …
Human introductions create opportunities for intra-specific hybridization in an alien lizard
Introduction of individuals from multiple sources could create opportunities for hybridization
between previously isolated lineages, which may impact on the invasion process. Identifying …
between previously isolated lineages, which may impact on the invasion process. Identifying …
Origin and genetic diversity of an introduced wall lizard population and its cryptic congener
U Schulte, F Gassert, P Geniez, M Veith, A Hochkirch - Amphibia-Reptilia, 2012 - brill.com
The Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis) has been introduced within large parts of
Central Europe, the UK and parts of North America. In an introduced population of this …
Central Europe, the UK and parts of North America. In an introduced population of this …
[HTML][HTML] Aliens coming by ships: distribution and origins of the ocellated skink populations in peninsular Italy
Simple Summary Commercial routes are reported as the main cause of biological invasions.
Particularly, naval trade may accidentally bring several species to new areas where they are …
Particularly, naval trade may accidentally bring several species to new areas where they are …
[HTML][HTML] Evolutionary history of Podarcis tiliguerta on Corsica and Sardinia
Background Podarcis tiliguerta is a wall lizard endemic to the Mediterranean islands of
Corsica and Sardinia. Previous findings of high mtDNA and morphological diversity have led …
Corsica and Sardinia. Previous findings of high mtDNA and morphological diversity have led …
Phylogeography of Balkan wall lizard (Podarcis taurica) and its relatives inferred from mitochondrial DNA sequences
Wall lizards of the genus Podarcis (Sauria, Lacertidae) comprise 17 currently recognized
species in southern Europe, where they are the predominant reptile group. The taxonomy of …
species in southern Europe, where they are the predominant reptile group. The taxonomy of …
The wall lizards of the Balkan peninsula: Tackling questions at the interface of phylogenomics and population genomics
Wall lizards of the genus Podarcis (Sauria, Lacertidae) are the predominant reptile group in
southern Europe, including 24 recognized species. Mitochondrial DNA data have shown …
southern Europe, including 24 recognized species. Mitochondrial DNA data have shown …