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Molecular data from contemporary and historical collections reveal a complex story of cryptic diversification in the Varanus (Polydaedalus) niloticus Species Group.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jan 2016
Dowell Stephanie A, Portik Daniel M, de Buffrénil Vivian, Ineich Ivan, Greenbaum Eli, Kolokotronis Sergios-Orestis, Hekkala Evon R
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Previous studies of color pattern, tongue pigmentation, and scale counts have been used to distinguish two species of semiaquatic varanids in Africa, but these findings have yet to be tested with molecular data. The Varanus (Polydaedalus) niloticus Species Group is comprised of the Nile monitor (V. niloticus) and the Ornate monitor (V. ornatus). Due to the high rate of exploitation of both species for bushmeat,...
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