Diversity, diversification and distribution of Iranian vertebrates: the legacy of mountains uplifting, past climatic oscillations, sea level fluctuations and geographical …
Identifying historical drivers of biodiversity distribution patterns is a central issue in ecology
and biogeography. Iran is a biodiversity-rich country in southwestern Asia. It is known that …
and biogeography. Iran is a biodiversity-rich country in southwestern Asia. It is known that …
Spatial conservation prioritization for locating protected area gaps in Iran
In line with global conservation targets, Iran aims to increase its protected area coverage
from c. 11% to 20%. We explored an area-efficient and balanced set of criteria to find areas …
from c. 11% to 20%. We explored an area-efficient and balanced set of criteria to find areas …
Phylogenetic climatic niche evolution and diversification of the Neurergus species (Salamandridae) in the Irano‐Anatolian biodiversity hotspot
H Khoshnamvand, S Vaissi, M Azimi… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study explores how climate variables influenced the evolution and diversification of
Neurergus newts within the Irano‐Anatolian biodiversity hotspot. We use a dated …
Neurergus newts within the Irano‐Anatolian biodiversity hotspot. We use a dated …
From the coldest ice age to green carpets of beauty: A 20,000-year vegetation history from the Hyrcanian forest refugium of northern Iran
E Ramezani, P de Klerk, A Mrotzek… - Quaternary Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
The Hyrcanian region is a biogeographic entity of high biodiversity and a centre of Arcto-
Tertiary relict flora. A pollen record from the mid-elevation of the Alborz Mountains (northern …
Tertiary relict flora. A pollen record from the mid-elevation of the Alborz Mountains (northern …
Tracking climate change in the spatial distribution pattern and the phylogeographic structure of Hyrcanian wood frog, Rana pseudodalmatina (Anura: Ranidae)
Climate change has essential effects on patterns of population persistence, connectivity, and
divergence. We used mtDNA sequences and species distribution modeling to assess the …
divergence. We used mtDNA sequences and species distribution modeling to assess the …
Pleistocene climate fluctuations as the major driver of genetic diversity and distribution patterns of the Caspian green lizard, Lacerta strigata Eichwald, 1831
R Saberi‐Pirooz, H Rajabi‐Maham… - Ecology and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Green lizards of the genus Lacerta have served as excellent models for studying the impact
of Pleistocene climatic oscillations on genetic structures. The Caspian green lizard, Lacerta …
of Pleistocene climatic oscillations on genetic structures. The Caspian green lizard, Lacerta …
[HTML][HTML] COI barcoding provides reliable species identification and pinpoints cryptic diversity in Western Palearctic amphibians
Assembling DNA barcode reference libraries for various taxonomic groups allows
researchers to use metabarcoding or environmental DNA approaches to gain a rapid …
researchers to use metabarcoding or environmental DNA approaches to gain a rapid …
[HTML][HTML] Mid-Pleistocene Transition as a trigger for diversification in the Irano-Anatolian region: Evidence revealed by phylogeography and distribution pattern of the …
S Ghane-Ameleh, M Khosravi, R Saberi-Pirooz… - Global Ecology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Past climatic events are one of the major drivers for divergence of species that could shape
the present biodiversity and species dispersal patterns. Irano-Anatolian region is one of the …
the present biodiversity and species dispersal patterns. Irano-Anatolian region is one of the …
Nightmare of forests: Secondary forestation silently alters soil macroinvertebrate communities
Macroinvertebrates play a crucial role in maintaining soil structure, ecosystem function, and
ecosystem services. They are highly sensitive to human disturbances and are used as …
ecosystem services. They are highly sensitive to human disturbances and are used as …
[HTML][HTML] What happens in ice age, does not stay in ice age: Phylogeography of Bombus terrestris revealed a low genetic diversity amongst the Eurasian populations
The objective of this research was to assess the genetic diversity and phylogeography of
Bombus terrestris and examine the historical events that shaped its contemporary genetic …
Bombus terrestris and examine the historical events that shaped its contemporary genetic …