Genetic variation within African spiny-tailed lizards (Agamidae : Uromastyx) estimated using mitochondrial DNA sequences

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2007

Authors

harris, dj (Author) FCUP; vaconcelos, r (Author) Other; brito, jc (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Amphibia - Reptilia

Vol. 28

Pages: 1-6

ISSN: 0173-5373

Publisher: Brill

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 6 Citations

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Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Biological sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-004-CE9

DOI: 10.1163/156853807779799144

Abstract (EN): African spiny-tailed lizards (Uromastyx) are large, herbivorous lizards extensively traded locally for food and internationally as pets. Several species have recently been described, although some remain controversial. To determine relationships within North African forms, twenty individuals were analysed for over 1000 bases of mitochondrial DNA sequences. Phylogenetic analyses indicate four deeply divergent lineages that correspond to sampling areas, but not to current species designations. These results indicate that present taxonomy does not reflect the evolutionary history of these species.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6