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View article: Potential impact of climate change on spatial distribution of two savannah amphibian species in West Africa
Potential impact of climate change on spatial distribution of two savannah amphibian species in West Africa Open
Climate change affects biodiversity, notably by modifying species habitats. In the West African savannahs, amphibian species are widespread. Despite their importance in ecosystems, little is known about the potential impacts of future clim…
View article: Species distribution modelling of Hylarana Species (Anura, Ranidae) and the problem of accurate species identification
Species distribution modelling of Hylarana Species (Anura, Ranidae) and the problem of accurate species identification Open
Species of Hylarana Tschudi, 1838 are among the most common amphibian species in the Oriental region. Their poorly known geographical distribution impacts species delimitation and conservation actions. We compiled geographical data from li…
View article: Comparative morpho‐functional analysis of the humerus and ulna in three Western European moles species of the genus <i>Talpa</i>, including the newly described <i>T. aquitania</i>
Comparative morpho‐functional analysis of the humerus and ulna in three Western European moles species of the genus <i>Talpa</i>, including the newly described <i>T. aquitania</i> Open
The forelimb is involved in many behaviours including locomotion. Notably, the humero‐ulnar articulation, implicated in the elbow joint, is of particular importance for both mobility and stability. Functional constraints, induced in part b…
View article: Incongruences between morphology and molecular phylogeny provide an insight into the diversification of the Crocidura poensis species complex
Incongruences between morphology and molecular phylogeny provide an insight into the diversification of the Crocidura poensis species complex Open
Untangling the factors of morphological evolution has long held a central role in the study of evolutionary biology. Extant speciose clades that have only recently diverged are ideal study subjects, as they allow the examination of rapid m…
View article: Defining Fragmentation Patterns of Archaeological Bone Remains without Typologies: A Landmark-Based Approach on Rodent Mandibula
Defining Fragmentation Patterns of Archaeological Bone Remains without Typologies: A Landmark-Based Approach on Rodent Mandibula Open
Fragmentation is a recurring feature of archaeological faunal material, and impacts many aspects of zooarchaeological studies from taxonomical identification to biometric studies. It can result from anthropic and natural actions that occur…
View article: Shrews (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla) from a biodiversity hotspot, Mount Nimba (West Africa), with a field identification key to species
Shrews (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla) from a biodiversity hotspot, Mount Nimba (West Africa), with a field identification key to species Open
In this study, we collected 226 shrew specimens originating from 16 localities on the Guinean and Liberian sides of Mount Nimba. We surveyed all major vegetation zones from 400 to 1600 m above sea level (asl), including forest and savannah…
View article: Dental polymorphisms in<i>Crocidura</i>(Soricomorpha: Soricidae) and evolutionary diversification of crocidurine shrew dentition
Dental polymorphisms in<i>Crocidura</i>(Soricomorpha: Soricidae) and evolutionary diversification of crocidurine shrew dentition Open
The upper dentition of Crocidura exhibits polymorphic characters that were revealed for the first time in this study via high-resolution X-ray computed microtomography. Our analyses of 11 Crocidura species and selected Diplomesodon, Suncus…
View article: New data on the distribution of the two mole species Talpa aquitania Nicolas, Matinez-Vargas & Hugot, 2017 and T. europaea Linnaeus, 1758 in France based on museum and newly collected specimens
New data on the distribution of the two mole species Talpa aquitania Nicolas, Matinez-Vargas & Hugot, 2017 and T. europaea Linnaeus, 1758 in France based on museum and newly collected specimens Open
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View article: Interrogating Phylogenetic Discordance Resolves Deep Splits in the Rapid Radiation of Old World Fruit Bats (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae)
Interrogating Phylogenetic Discordance Resolves Deep Splits in the Rapid Radiation of Old World Fruit Bats (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) Open
The family Pteropodidae (Old World fruit bats) comprises $>$200 species distributed across the Old World tropics and subtropics. Most pteropodids feed on fruit, suggesting an early origin of frugivory, although several lineages have shi…
View article: Shrews (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla) from a biodiversity hotspot, Mount Nimba (West Africa), with a field identification key to species
Shrews (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla) from a biodiversity hotspot, Mount Nimba (West Africa), with a field identification key to species Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Denys, Christiane, Jacquet, François, Kadjo, Blaise, Missoup, Alain Didier, Aniskine, Vladimir, Goüy de Bellocq, Joelle, Soropogui, Barré, Douno,…
View article: Rapid peripatric speciation linked with drainage evolution in a rare African rodent,<i>Mastomys shortridgei</i>(Rodentia: Muridae)
Rapid peripatric speciation linked with drainage evolution in a rare African rodent,<i>Mastomys shortridgei</i>(Rodentia: Muridae) Open
The African rodent genus Mastomys contains eight species, some of which are widely distributed pest species and others which have restricted distribution. Most species are recognized only on chromosomal or molecular genetic data. We aimed …
View article: Archaeobiogeography of extinct rice rats (Oryzomyini) in the Lesser Antilles during the Ceramic Age (500 BCE–1500 CE)
Archaeobiogeography of extinct rice rats (Oryzomyini) in the Lesser Antilles during the Ceramic Age (500 BCE–1500 CE) Open
During the Ceramic Age (500 BCE–1500 CE), Lesser Antilles rice rats (Tribe Oryzomyini) made up a significant portion of the diet of Caribbean islanders. Archaeological excavations across the archipelago resulted to the discovery of large q…
View article: Tectonics, climate and the diversification of the tropical African terrestrial flora and fauna
Tectonics, climate and the diversification of the tropical African terrestrial flora and fauna Open
Tropical Africa is home to an astonishing biodiversity occurring in a variety of ecosystems. Past climatic change and geological events have impacted the evolution and diversification of this biodiversity. During the last two decades, arou…
View article: Breeding of the Gull-billed Tern in the Sahara and an update on its distribution in Algeria
Breeding of the Gull-billed Tern in the Sahara and an update on its distribution in Algeria Open
The taxonomic status of the gerbil Gerbillus amoenus in relation to Gerbillus nanus and the distribution range of these two species in Africa and/or Asia have long been debated and are not yet fully clarified. In our study, we identify two…
View article: Integrative taxonomy of Guinean Lemniscomys species (Rodentia, Mammalia)
Integrative taxonomy of Guinean Lemniscomys species (Rodentia, Mammalia) Open
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View article: Small mammal inventory in the Lama forest reserve (south Benin), with new cytogenetical data
Small mammal inventory in the Lama forest reserve (south Benin), with new cytogenetical data Open
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View article: Genetic diversity and origins of invasive black rats (Rattus rattus) in Benin, West Africa
Genetic diversity and origins of invasive black rats (Rattus rattus) in Benin, West Africa Open
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View article: Systematics and evolution of the libyan jird based on molecular and morphometric data
Systematics and evolution of the libyan jird based on molecular and morphometric data Open
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View article: New data on bats from Dire Dawa region, eastern Ethiopia, with the first record of <i>Rhinopoma microphyllum</i> in the country
New data on bats from Dire Dawa region, eastern Ethiopia, with the first record of <i>Rhinopoma microphyllum</i> in the country Open
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View article: Biogeographic history of Gerbillus campestris (Rodentia, Muridae) in Morocco as revealed by morphometric and genetic data
Biogeographic history of Gerbillus campestris (Rodentia, Muridae) in Morocco as revealed by morphometric and genetic data Open
Gerbillus campestris is a widely distributed small rodent that lives in various habitats in North Africa and can be a potential agricultural pest. We conducted a biogeographic study of this species with an integrative approach using mor-ph…
View article: Multilocus phylogeny of the <i>Crocidura poensis</i> species complex (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla): Influences of the palaeoclimate on its diversification and evolution
Multilocus phylogeny of the <i>Crocidura poensis</i> species complex (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla): Influences of the palaeoclimate on its diversification and evolution Open
Aim This study aims to reconstruct the evolutionary history of the Crocidura poensis species complex and to identify factors driving diversification within it. We tested whether: (a) there is a pattern of allopatric differentiation coincid…
View article: Molecular taxonomy of Crocidura species (Eulipotyphla: Soricidae) in a key biogeographical region for African shrews, Nigeria
Molecular taxonomy of Crocidura species (Eulipotyphla: Soricidae) in a key biogeographical region for African shrews, Nigeria Open
The taxonomy of African shrew species is still unresolved due to their conserved morphology. This also affects knowledge concerning their geographic distribution. In Nigeria, using mitochondrial Cytochrome b gene sequences, we carried out …
View article: The Gambian epauletted fruit bat shows increased genetic divergence in the Ethiopian highlands and in an area of rapid urbanization
The Gambian epauletted fruit bat shows increased genetic divergence in the Ethiopian highlands and in an area of rapid urbanization Open
The Gambian epauletted fruit bat ( Epomophorus gambianus ) is an abundant species that roosts in both urban and rural settings. The possible role of E. gambianus as a reservoir host of zoonotic diseases underlines the need to better unders…
View article: Notes on the distribution and phylogeography of two rare small Gerbillinae (Rodentia, Muridae) in Morocco: Gerbillus simoni and Gerbillus henleyi
Notes on the distribution and phylogeography of two rare small Gerbillinae (Rodentia, Muridae) in Morocco: Gerbillus simoni and Gerbillus henleyi Open
Even though Gerbillinae rodents represent an important part of the mammalian fauna in North Africa, many gaps remain in our understanding of the distribution, ecology, evolution, and systematics of some lesser known species in this family.…
View article: Terrestrial small mammal diversity and abundance in Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire
Terrestrial small mammal diversity and abundance in Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire Open
A terrestrial small mammal species survey was carried out in the Taï National Park from March to June 2010, using Sherman's live traps and pitfall traps. The aim of the study was to determine the diversity and distribution of rodents and s…
View article: Phylogeography and ecological niche modeling unravel the evolutionary history of the African green toad,<i>Bufotes boulengeri boulengeri</i>(Amphibia: Bufonidae), through the Quaternary
Phylogeography and ecological niche modeling unravel the evolutionary history of the African green toad,<i>Bufotes boulengeri boulengeri</i>(Amphibia: Bufonidae), through the Quaternary Open
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View article: <i>Talpa aquitania</i> sp. nov. (Talpidae, Soricomorpha), a new mole species from SW France and N Spain
<i>Talpa aquitania</i> sp. nov. (Talpidae, Soricomorpha), a new mole species from SW France and N Spain Open
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