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View article: Systematics of African rough-scaled lizards, with description of two new species from eastern Angola (Squamata: Lacertidae: Ichnotropis Peters, 1854)
Systematics of African rough-scaled lizards, with description of two new species from eastern Angola (Squamata: Lacertidae: Ichnotropis Peters, 1854) Open
Ichnotropis is a genus of medium-sized lacertids endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, characterised by rough head shields. The genus currently comprises six nominal species distributed across much of southern, central, and eastern Africa. Some s…
View article: Rapid Sex Chromosome Turnover in African Clawed Frogs (<i>Xenopus</i>) and the Origins of New Sex Chromosomes
Rapid Sex Chromosome Turnover in African Clawed Frogs (<i>Xenopus</i>) and the Origins of New Sex Chromosomes Open
Sex chromosomes of some closely related species are not homologous, and sex chromosome turnover is often attributed to mechanisms that involve linkage to or recombination arrest around sex-determining loci. We examined sex chromosome turno…
View article: Taxonomy of the Rhampholeon boulengeri Complex (Sauria: Chamaeleonidae): Five New Species from Central Africa’s Albertine Rift
Taxonomy of the Rhampholeon boulengeri Complex (Sauria: Chamaeleonidae): Five New Species from Central Africa’s Albertine Rift Open
In a recent molecular study, the pygmy chameleon Rhampholeon boulengeri Steindachner, 1911 was shown to contain six genetically distinct, but phenotypically cryptic lineages. Phylogenetic analyses of genetic data demonstrated that several …
View article: Specimen collection is essential for modern science
Specimen collection is essential for modern science Open
Natural history museums are vital repositories of specimens, samples and data that inform about the natural world; this Formal Comment revisits a Perspective that advocated for the adoption of compassionate collection practices, querying w…
View article: Functional dissection and assembly of a small, newly evolved, W chromosome-specific genomic region of the African clawed frog Xenopus laevis
Functional dissection and assembly of a small, newly evolved, W chromosome-specific genomic region of the African clawed frog Xenopus laevis Open
Genetic triggers for sex determination are frequently co-inherited with other linked genes that may also influence one or more sex-specific phenotypes. To better understand how sex-limited regions evolve and function, we studied a small W …
View article: Integrative revision of the <i>Lygodactylus gutturalis</i> (Bocage, 1873) complex unveils extensive cryptic diversity and traces its evolutionary history
Integrative revision of the <i>Lygodactylus gutturalis</i> (Bocage, 1873) complex unveils extensive cryptic diversity and traces its evolutionary history Open
Lygodactylus is the most speciose gekkonid group in Africa, with several additional, candidate species already identified from previous studies. However, in mainland Africa, several groups remain only partially resolved, and there are seve…
View article: Continent-wide recent emergence of a global pathogen in African amphibians
Continent-wide recent emergence of a global pathogen in African amphibians Open
Introduction Emerging infectious diseases are increasingly recognized as a global threat to wildlife. Pandemics in amphibians, caused by the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ( Bd ), have resulted in biodiversity loss at a glo…
View article: Ultraconserved elements-based phylogenomic systematics of the snake superfamily Elapoidea, with the description of a new Afro-Asian family
Ultraconserved elements-based phylogenomic systematics of the snake superfamily Elapoidea, with the description of a new Afro-Asian family Open
The highly diverse snake superfamily Elapoidea is considered to be a classic example of ancient, rapid radiation. Such radiations are challenging to fully resolve phylogenetically, with the highly diverse Elapoidea a case in point. Previou…
View article: Instructions to Contributors
Instructions to Contributors Open
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View article: Systematics of the Central African Spiny Reed Frog Afrixalus laevis (Anura Hyperoliidae), with the description of two new species from the Albertine Rift
Systematics of the Central African Spiny Reed Frog Afrixalus laevis (Anura Hyperoliidae), with the description of two new species from the Albertine Rift Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Greenbaum, Eli, Portik, Daniel M., Allen, Kaitlin E., Vaughan, Eugene R., Badjedjea, Gabriel, Barej, Michael F., Behangana, Mathias, Conkey, Nanc…
View article: Foraging and scavenging behaviour of the prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis): no evidence that envenomation cues facilitate kleptoparasitism of struck prey
Foraging and scavenging behaviour of the prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis): no evidence that envenomation cues facilitate kleptoparasitism of struck prey Open
Most viperids are ambush predators that primarily use venom to subdue prey, employing a strike-release-trail hunting strategy whereby snakes follow the unique scent of envenomated prey to locate carcasses they have bitten and released. In …
View article: Continent-wide recent emergence of a global pathogen in African amphibians
Continent-wide recent emergence of a global pathogen in African amphibians Open
These datasets are associated with the study entitled, "Continent-wide recent emergence of a global pathogen in African amphibians." In this study we describe the historical and recent biogeographical spread of a fungal pathogen of amphibi…
View article: Continent-wide recent emergence of a global pathogen in African amphibians
Continent-wide recent emergence of a global pathogen in African amphibians Open
These datasets are associated with the study entitled, "Continent-wide recent emergence of a global pathogen in African amphibians." In this study we describe the historical and recent biogeographical spread of a fungal pathogen of amphibi…
View article: Phylogeny of African Long-Fingered Frogs (Arthroleptidae: Cardioglossa) Reveals Recent Allopatric Divergences in Coloration
Phylogeny of African Long-Fingered Frogs (Arthroleptidae: Cardioglossa) Reveals Recent Allopatric Divergences in Coloration Open
The African anuran genus Cardioglossa contains 19 described species, most of which are distinguished from one another by striking patterns and colors. We present a well-resolved phylogeny based on analyses of mitochondrial and nuclear loci…
View article: Gastrointestinal helminths in <i>Amietia</i> sp. (Anura: Pyxicephalidae) from the Albertine Rift of Central Africa
Gastrointestinal helminths in <i>Amietia</i> sp. (Anura: Pyxicephalidae) from the Albertine Rift of Central Africa Open
Summary Fourteen Amietia sp. (Pyxicephalidae), from the Albertine Rift of Democratic Republic of the Congo were examined for helminths. Five species of Nematoda were found: Amphibiophilus chabaudi, Aplectana praeputialis, Falcaustra congoe…
View article: The taxonomic impediment: a shortage of taxonomists, not the lack of technical approaches
The taxonomic impediment: a shortage of taxonomists, not the lack of technical approaches Open
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View article: A New Species of Ground-Dwelling Hemidactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo
A New Species of Ground-Dwelling Hemidactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Ching, Ann Hui, Tay, Tricia, Brown, Bryan, Mohareb, Amir M, Sethi, Aisha, Annamalai, Aniyizhai (2021): Dermatologic conditions of adult refugees following resettlement in the United States, 2015 to 2018. Journal of Herpetology 7 (7): 105-1…
View article: Rivers, not refugia, drove diversification in arboreal, sub‐Saharan African snakes
Rivers, not refugia, drove diversification in arboreal, sub‐Saharan African snakes Open
The relative roles of rivers versus refugia in shaping the high levels of species diversity in tropical rainforests have been widely debated for decades. Only recently has it become possible to take an integrative approach to test predicti…
View article: Open Source Interpretation
Open Source Interpretation Open
This Article offers an alternative to the standard assumptions concerning the interpretation of Free and Open Source Software licenses – that such licenses should be interpreted as boilerplate agreements applied by the licensing parties wi…
View article: Night stalkers from above: A monograph of Toxicodryas tree snakes (Squamata Colubridae) with descriptions of two new cryptic species from Central Africa
Night stalkers from above: A monograph of Toxicodryas tree snakes (Squamata Colubridae) with descriptions of two new cryptic species from Central Africa Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Greenbaum, Eli, Allen, Kaitlin E., Vaughan, Eugene R., Pauwels, Olivier S. G., Wallach, Van, Kusamba, Chifundera, Muninga, Wandege M., Aris- Tote…
View article: Rivers, not refugia, drove diversification in arboreal, sub-Saharan African snakes
Rivers, not refugia, drove diversification in arboreal, sub-Saharan African snakes Open
The relative roles of rivers and refugia in shaping the high levels of species diversity in tropical rainforests has been widely debated for decades. Only recently has it become possible to take an integrative approach to answer these ques…
View article: A new species of <i>Phrynobatrachus</i> (Amphibia: Anura: Phrynobatrachidae) from the Northern Mountains of Tanzania
A new species of <i>Phrynobatrachus</i> (Amphibia: Anura: Phrynobatrachidae) from the Northern Mountains of Tanzania Open
Greenwood, Laura, Loader, Simon P., Lawson, Lucinda, Greenbaum, Eli, Zimkus, Breda M. (2020): A new species of Phrynobatrachus (Amphibia: Anura: Phrynobatrachidae) from the Northern Mountains of Tanzania. Journal of Natural History 54 (1-4…
View article: A new species of <i>Phrynobatrachus</i> (Amphibia: Anura: Phrynobatrachidae) from the Northern Mountains of Tanzania
A new species of <i>Phrynobatrachus</i> (Amphibia: Anura: Phrynobatrachidae) from the Northern Mountains of Tanzania Open
Using integrative approaches, a new large-bodied species of Phrynobatrachus is described from a series of 48 specimens from the montane forests of the West Usambara and North Pare Mountains of Tanzania. The most distinguishing morphologica…
View article: A new species of <i>Phrynobatrachus</i> (Amphibia: Anura: Phrynobatrachidae) from the Northern Mountains of Tanzania
A new species of <i>Phrynobatrachus</i> (Amphibia: Anura: Phrynobatrachidae) from the Northern Mountains of Tanzania Open
Using integrative approaches, a new large-bodied species of Phrynobatrachus is described from a series of 48 specimens from the montane forests of the West Usambara and North Pare Mountains of Tanzania. The most distinguishing morphologica…
Developmental Systems Drift and the Drivers of Sex Chromosome Evolution Open
Phenotypic invariance—the outcome of purifying selection—is a hallmark of biological importance. However, invariant phenotypes might be controlled by diverged genetic systems in different species. Here, we explore how an important and inva…
View article: Phylogenetic relationships of geckos of the genus Nactus and their relatives (Squamata: Gekkonidae)
Phylogenetic relationships of geckos of the genus Nactus and their relatives (Squamata: Gekkonidae) Open
We employed nuclear and mitochondrial DNA sequence data to investigate relationships within the gekkonid genus Nactus and between Nactus and other gekkonid genera. Nuclear (RAG-1, PDC) and mitochondrial (ND2) data provide strong support fo…
View article: Xenopus fraseri: Mr. Fraser, where did your frog come from?
Xenopus fraseri: Mr. Fraser, where did your frog come from? Open
A comprehensive, accurate, and revisable alpha taxonomy is crucial for biodiversity studies, but is challenging when data from reference specimens are difficult to collect or observe. However, recent technological advances can overcome som…
View article: Evolutionary history of burrowing asps (Lamprophiidae: Atractaspidinae) with emphasis on fang evolution and prey selection
Evolutionary history of burrowing asps (Lamprophiidae: Atractaspidinae) with emphasis on fang evolution and prey selection Open
Atractaspidines are poorly studied, fossorial snakes that are found throughout Africa and western Asia, including the Middle East. We employed concatenated gene-tree analyses and divergence dating approaches to investigate evolutionary rel…