Coastal dynamics and Quaternary sea-level changes shaped genomic divergence and synchronous demographic variation in endemic restinga lizards from northeastern Brazil.

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The Quaternary period was marked by significant climatic and sea-level fluctuations that had a strong impact on coastal ecosystems worldwide. Sea-level changes played a key role in the formation of restinga ecosystems along the Brazilian coast. These Quaternary sandy beach-dune deposits support unique ecosystems, characterized by their recent origin, constant environmental dynamics, and strong influence of...

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