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View article: Pliocene Forest Fragmentation Shaped Speciation in Tropical Asia's Giant Squirrels ( <i>Ratufa</i> )
Pliocene Forest Fragmentation Shaped Speciation in Tropical Asia's Giant Squirrels ( <i>Ratufa</i> ) Open
Tropical Asia's complex, dynamic geological and climatic history, coupled with its diverse topography, provides a fascinating setting to study evolutionary processes driving high biodiversity. This phylogenomic research reconstructs the ev…
View article: Islands in the stream: Distribution of Myotis attenboroughi (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) in Grenada and mainland South America illuminates the evolutionary history of Caribbean Myotis
Islands in the stream: Distribution of Myotis attenboroughi (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) in Grenada and mainland South America illuminates the evolutionary history of Caribbean Myotis Open
Myotis attenboroughi was recently described based on specimens from Tobago Island and considered an endemic species until now. Based on morphological and molecular data, we extended its occurrence to Grenada and Suriname. The presence of M…
View article: Parameterizing Pantherinae: De Novo Mutation Rate Estimates from <i>Panthera</i> and <i>Neofelis</i> Pedigrees
Parameterizing Pantherinae: De Novo Mutation Rate Estimates from <i>Panthera</i> and <i>Neofelis</i> Pedigrees Open
Estimates of de novo mutation rates are essential for phylogenetic and demographic analyses, but their inference has previously been impeded by high error rates in sequence data and uncertainty in the fossil record. Here, we directly estim…
View article: President Roosevelt’s lions reveal a century of population fragmentation in Africa’s largest carnivore
President Roosevelt’s lions reveal a century of population fragmentation in Africa’s largest carnivore Open
Over the past century, lion ( Panthera leo ) populations across Africa have experienced rapid and severe declines. Despite this, East Africa is considered a modern-day lion stronghold. Here, we use whole-genome sequencing of both recent an…
View article: Semicircular canal drug delivery safely targets the inner ear perilymphatic space
Semicircular canal drug delivery safely targets the inner ear perilymphatic space Open
Effective, reproducible, and safe delivery of therapeutics into the inner ear is required for the prevention and treatment of hearing loss. A commonly used delivery method is via the posterior semicircular canal (PSCC); however, its specif…
View article: Enhancing biodiversity: historical ecology and biogeography of the Santa Catalina Island ground squirrel, <i>Otospermophilus beecheyi nesioticus</i>
Enhancing biodiversity: historical ecology and biogeography of the Santa Catalina Island ground squirrel, <i>Otospermophilus beecheyi nesioticus</i> Open
People have influenced Earth’s biodiversity for millennia, including numerous introductions of domestic and wild species to islands. Here, we explore the origins and ecology of the Santa Catalina Island ground squirrel (SCIGS; Otospermophi…
View article: Lost in synonymy: Integrative species delimitation reveals two unrecognized species of Southern Asian tree squirrels (Rodentia: Sciuridae: Callosciurinae)
Lost in synonymy: Integrative species delimitation reveals two unrecognized species of Southern Asian tree squirrels (Rodentia: Sciuridae: Callosciurinae) Open
We present a comprehensive integrative taxonomic review of Callosciurus caniceps and Tamiops mcclellandii as they are currently defined. This review combines published molecular evidence, craniodental morphometrics, pelage and bacular vari…
View article: Neotropical Bats play natural predators of medically important Culicidae
Neotropical Bats play natural predators of medically important Culicidae Open
Arthropodophagous bats are crucial to suppressing pest insect species, particularly those of human health interest, such as mosquitoes of the family Culicidae, which are vectors of several diseases. Reports of culicid mosquitoes in the die…
View article: Unraveling genomic features and phylogenomics through the analysis of three Mexican endemic <i>Myotis</i> genomes
Unraveling genomic features and phylogenomics through the analysis of three Mexican endemic <i>Myotis</i> genomes Open
Background Genomic resource development for non-model organisms is rapidly progressing, seeking to uncover molecular mechanisms and evolutionary adaptations enabling thriving in diverse environments. Limited genomic data for bat species hi…
View article: Interaction of sound-audition traits between eared insects and arthropodophagous bats: using a DNA approach to assess diet
Interaction of sound-audition traits between eared insects and arthropodophagous bats: using a DNA approach to assess diet Open
Arthropod–bat interactions are often considered as a base model for studying factors underlying predator–prey coevolutionary processes. Bats developed ultrasonic echolocation to hunt, and in response some arthropods developed defense mecha…
View article: Parameterizing Pantherinae: de novo mutation rate estimates from Panthera and Neofelis pedigrees
Parameterizing Pantherinae: de novo mutation rate estimates from Panthera and Neofelis pedigrees Open
Estimates of de novo mutation rates are essential for phylogenetic and demographic analyses, but their inference has previously been impeded by high error rates in sequence data and uncertainty in the fossil record. Here, we directly estim…
View article: The gut microbiomes of Channel Island foxes and island spotted skunks exhibit fine‐scale differentiation across host species and island populations
The gut microbiomes of Channel Island foxes and island spotted skunks exhibit fine‐scale differentiation across host species and island populations Open
California's Channel Islands are home to two endemic mammalian carnivores: island foxes ( Urocyon littoralis ) and island spotted skunks ( Spilogale gracilis amphiala ). Although it is rare for two insular terrestrial carnivores to coexist…
View article: Revisiting the conservation genetics of Pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus)
Revisiting the conservation genetics of Pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) Open
The Pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) is a unique species of neotropical cervid, that inhabits a wide range of open habitats including grasslands, pampas, savannas, and cerrado (Brazil) from -5° to -41° S. The reduction of the area enco…
View article: Quantitative species delimitation, tests for gene flow, and migration models uncover complex, recent speciation in tree squirrels
Quantitative species delimitation, tests for gene flow, and migration models uncover complex, recent speciation in tree squirrels Open
Accurate estimates of species diversity are essential for all biodiversity research. Delimiting species and understanding the underlaying processes of speciation are also central components of systematic biology that outline our comprehens…
View article: Epigenetic changes to gene pathways linked to male fertility in ex situ black‐footed ferrets
Epigenetic changes to gene pathways linked to male fertility in ex situ black‐footed ferrets Open
Environmental variation can influence the reproductive success of species managed under human care and in the wild, yet the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain largely mysterious. Molecular mechanisms such as epigenetic modifiers …
View article: An integrative taxonomic revision of lesser gymnures (Eulipotyphla: <i>Hylomys</i>) reveals five new species and emerging patterns of local endemism in Tropical East Asia
An integrative taxonomic revision of lesser gymnures (Eulipotyphla: <i>Hylomys</i>) reveals five new species and emerging patterns of local endemism in Tropical East Asia Open
We here present a comprehensive integrative taxonomic review of the genus Hylomys, using molecular (mitochondrial genomes and up to five nuclear loci) and morphological data from museum specimens across its distribution, resulting in the d…
View article: Are rabid raccoons (<i>Procyon lotor</i>) ready for the rapture? Determining the geographic origin of rabies virus‐infected raccoons using <scp>RADcapture</scp> and microhaplotypes
Are rabid raccoons (<i>Procyon lotor</i>) ready for the rapture? Determining the geographic origin of rabies virus‐infected raccoons using <span>RADcapture</span> and microhaplotypes Open
North America is recognized for the exceptional richness of rabies virus (RV) wildlife reservoir species. Management of RV is accomplished through vaccination targeting mesocarnivore reservoir populations, such as the raccoon ( Procyon lot…
View article: Novel genomic resources contribute to the systematics of threatened arboreal deer mice of the genus Habromys Hooper &amp; Musser, 1964 (Cricetidae, Neotominae) within a neotomine–peromyscine phylogeny
Novel genomic resources contribute to the systematics of threatened arboreal deer mice of the genus Habromys Hooper & Musser, 1964 (Cricetidae, Neotominae) within a neotomine–peromyscine phylogeny Open
The Crested-tailed deer mouse, Habromys lophurus , is one of seven arboreal species within the genus Habromys . Species of this genus are monotypic, relatively rare, and occur in low densities. Their geographical distribution is highly fra…
View article: The gut microbiomes of Channel Island foxes and island spotted skunks exhibit fine-scale differentiation across host species and island populations
The gut microbiomes of Channel Island foxes and island spotted skunks exhibit fine-scale differentiation across host species and island populations Open
California’s Channel Islands are home to two endemic mammalian carnivores: island foxes (Urocyon littoralis) and island spotted skunks (Spilogale gracilis amphiala). Although it is rare for two insular terrestrial carnivores to coexist, th…
View article: Chromosome-length genome assembly and karyotype of the endangered black-footed ferret (<i>Mustela nigripes</i>)
Chromosome-length genome assembly and karyotype of the endangered black-footed ferret (<i>Mustela nigripes</i>) Open
The black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) narrowly avoided extinction to become an oft-cited example of the benefits of intensive management, research, and collaboration to save a species through ex situ conservation breeding and reintrod…
View article: Genomic resources for Asian ( <i>Elephas maximus</i> ) and African savannah elephant ( <i>Loxodonta africana</i> ) conservation and health research
Genomic resources for Asian ( <i>Elephas maximus</i> ) and African savannah elephant ( <i>Loxodonta africana</i> ) conservation and health research Open
We provide novel genomic resources to help understand the genomic traits involved in elephant health and to aid conservation efforts. We sequence 11 elephant genomes (5 African savannah, 6 Asian) from North American zoos, including 9 de no…
View article: Evolutionary history and patterns of divergence in three tropical east Asian squirrels across the Isthmus of Kra
Evolutionary history and patterns of divergence in three tropical east Asian squirrels across the Isthmus of Kra Open
Aim Understanding the biotic and abiotic mechanisms underlying the generation and maintenance of biogeographic transitions represent long‐standing topics in evolutionary biology. The Isthmus of Kra (IOK) divides Sundaland and Indochina and…
View article: Genomic Resources for Asian (<i>Elephas maximus</i>) and African Savannah Elephant (<i>Loxodonta africana</i>) Conservation and Health Research
Genomic Resources for Asian (<i>Elephas maximus</i>) and African Savannah Elephant (<i>Loxodonta africana</i>) Conservation and Health Research Open
We provide novel genomic resources to help understand the genomic traits involved in elephant health and to aid conservation efforts. We sequence 11 elephant genomes (5 African savannah, 6 Asian) from North American zoos, including 9 de no…
View article: An 1896 specimen helps clarify the phylogenetic placement of the Mexican endemic Hooper’s deer mouse
An 1896 specimen helps clarify the phylogenetic placement of the Mexican endemic Hooper’s deer mouse Open
Hooper's deer mouse, Peromyscus hooperi , is the sole member of the Peromyscus hooperi species group. This species is endemic to México where it is restricted to the grassland transition zone in the states of Coahuila, Zacatecas, and San L…
View article: Taxonomic re-evaluation of New World Eptesicus and Histiotus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with the description of a new genus
Taxonomic re-evaluation of New World Eptesicus and Histiotus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with the description of a new genus Open
Eptesicus Rafinesque, 1820 is widely distributed in the Old and New World (26 species), and Histiotus Gervais, 1856 is a South American endemic (11 species). Molecular phylogenies have recovered Eptesicus (sensu lato) as polyphyletic, with…
View article: Taxonomic re-evaluation of New World Eptesicus and Histiotus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with the description of a new genus
Taxonomic re-evaluation of New World Eptesicus and Histiotus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with the description of a new genus Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Cláudio, Vinícius C., Novaes, Roberto L. M., Gardner, Alfred L., Nogueira, Marcelo R., Wilson, Don E., Maldonado, Jesús E., Oliveira, João A., Mo…
View article: Taxonomic re-evaluation of New World Eptesicus and Histiotus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with the description of a new genus
Taxonomic re-evaluation of New World Eptesicus and Histiotus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with the description of a new genus Open
Cláudio, Vinícius C., Novaes, Roberto L.M., Gardner, Alfred L., Nogueira, Marcelo R., Wilson, Don E., Maldonado, Jesús E., Oliveira, João A., Moratelli, Ricardo (2023): Taxonomic re-evaluation of New World Eptesicus and Histiotus (Chiropte…
View article: Museomics and the holotype of a critically endangered cricetid rodent provide key evidence of an undescribed genus
Museomics and the holotype of a critically endangered cricetid rodent provide key evidence of an undescribed genus Open
Historical DNA obtained from voucher specimens housed in natural history museums worldwide have allowed the study of elusive, rare or even extinct species that in many cases are solely represented by museum holdings. This has resulted in t…