Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5920673 Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 2011 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The genus Brachymeles possesses both fully limbed and limbless species. ► Morphologically similar body plans have made it difficult to assess diversity. ► We provide the first estimate of phylogenetic relationships within the genus. ► The results reveal widespread taxonomic instability and cryptic diversity. ► We reject the monophyly of nearly all polytypic and widespread species.
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Phylogeny of Philippine slender skinks (Scincidae: Brachymeles) reveals underestimated species diversity, complex biogeographical relationships, and cryptic patterns of lineage diversification
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