Patterns, mechanisms and genetics of speciation in reptiles and amphibians
In this contribution, the aspects of reptile and amphibian speciation that emerged from
research performed over the past decade are reviewed. First, this study assesses how …
research performed over the past decade are reviewed. First, this study assesses how …
Why concatenation fails near the anomaly zone
Genome-scale sequencing has been of great benefit in recovering species trees but has not
provided final answers. Despite the rapid accumulation of molecular sequences, resolving …
provided final answers. Despite the rapid accumulation of molecular sequences, resolving …
From cacti to carnivores: Improved phylotranscriptomic sampling and hierarchical homology inference provide further insight into the evolution of Caryophyllales
Premise of the Study The Caryophyllales contain~ 12,500 species and are known for their
cosmopolitan distribution, convergence of trait evolution, and extreme adaptations. Some …
cosmopolitan distribution, convergence of trait evolution, and extreme adaptations. Some …
Hidden diversity within the lizard genus Liolaemus: genetic vs morphological divergence in the L. rothi complex (Squamata: Liolaeminae)
Currently, Liolaemus is the second most species-rich reptile genus in the world (257
species), and predictions of its real diversity suggest that it may be the most diverse genus …
species), and predictions of its real diversity suggest that it may be the most diverse genus …
Rapid Radiation and Rampant Reticulation: Phylogenomics of South American Liolaemus Lizards
D Esquerré, JS Keogh, D Demangel… - Systematic …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Understanding the factors that cause heterogeneity among gene trees can increase the
accuracy of species trees. Discordant signals across the genome are commonly produced …
accuracy of species trees. Discordant signals across the genome are commonly produced …
Biogeographic history and cryptic diversity of saxicolous Tropiduridae lizards endemic to the semiarid Caatinga
FP Werneck, RN Leite, SR Geurgas… - BMC Evolutionary …, 2015 - Springer
Background Phylogeographic research has advanced in South America, with increasing
efforts on taxa from the dry diagonal biomes. However, the diversification of endemic fauna …
efforts on taxa from the dry diagonal biomes. However, the diversification of endemic fauna …
Upstream analyses create problems with DNA-based species delimitation
Molecular data are expanding rapidly as a primary data source for species delimitation
owing to both the availability of DNA sequences and recent analytical developments based …
owing to both the availability of DNA sequences and recent analytical developments based …
Revisiting phylogeny, systematics, and biogeography of a Pleistocene radiation
M Romeiro‐Brito, G Khan, MF Perez… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Premise Pilosocereus (Cactaceae) is an important dry forest element in all
subregions and transitional zones of the neotropics, with the highest diversity in eastern …
subregions and transitional zones of the neotropics, with the highest diversity in eastern …
The population genomics of rapid adaptation: disentangling signatures of selection and demography in white sands lizards
Understanding the process of adaptation during rapid environmental change remains one of
the central focal points of evolutionary biology. The recently formed White Sands system of …
the central focal points of evolutionary biology. The recently formed White Sands system of …
Multilocus phylogeny of the widely distributed South American lizard clade Eulaemus (Liolaemini, Liolaemus)
The lizard genus L iolaemus and different clades within it have been the focus of several
recent phylogenetic studies mainly based on morphology and mt DNA. Although there is …
recent phylogenetic studies mainly based on morphology and mt DNA. Although there is …