Integrating phylogenetic, phylogeographic, and morphometric analyses to reveal cryptic lineages within the genus <i>Asaccus</i> (Reptilia: Squamata: Phyllodactylidae) in Iran

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Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-024-00203-1" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-024-00203-1</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40850-024-00203-1" target="_blank" >10.1186/s40850-024-00203-1</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Integrating phylogenetic, phylogeographic, and morphometric analyses to reveal cryptic lineages within the genus <i>Asaccus</i> (Reptilia: Squamata: Phyllodactylidae) in Iran

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The Middle Eastern endemic genus Asaccus comprises Southwest Asian leaf-toed geckos. To date, this genus includes 19 species of leaf-toed geckos (seven in Arabia and 12 in the Zagros Mountains). Despite a recent study on the taxonomy and phylogeny of Asaccus species in Iran, controversies still remain surrounding the phylogeny and phylogeography of the genus. Here, we used an integrative approach to determine the phylogeny and phylogeography of Asaccus species using two mitochondrial genes (12 S and Cyt b), and one nuclear gene (c-mos). Our results uncovered 22 distinct lineages, demonstrating a significant cryptic diversity that challenges the current morphological classifications of these species. Phylogenetic analyses reinforce the monophyly of the Asaccus group, positioning A. montanus as a basal lineage, which supports a deep evolutionary divergence dating back to the Late Oligocene, approximately 27.94 million years ago. This genetic diversity also highlights the impact of historical climatic and geographical changes on species diversification. The findings advocate for an integrative approach combining both molecular and morphological data to resolve species identities accurately, thereby enhancing conservation strategies to protect these genetically distinct lineages.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Integrating phylogenetic, phylogeographic, and morphometric analyses to reveal cryptic lineages within the genus <i>Asaccus</i> (Reptilia: Squamata: Phyllodactylidae) in Iran

Popis výsledku anglicky

The Middle Eastern endemic genus Asaccus comprises Southwest Asian leaf-toed geckos. To date, this genus includes 19 species of leaf-toed geckos (seven in Arabia and 12 in the Zagros Mountains). Despite a recent study on the taxonomy and phylogeny of Asaccus species in Iran, controversies still remain surrounding the phylogeny and phylogeography of the genus. Here, we used an integrative approach to determine the phylogeny and phylogeography of Asaccus species using two mitochondrial genes (12 S and Cyt b), and one nuclear gene (c-mos). Our results uncovered 22 distinct lineages, demonstrating a significant cryptic diversity that challenges the current morphological classifications of these species. Phylogenetic analyses reinforce the monophyly of the Asaccus group, positioning A. montanus as a basal lineage, which supports a deep evolutionary divergence dating back to the Late Oligocene, approximately 27.94 million years ago. This genetic diversity also highlights the impact of historical climatic and geographical changes on species diversification. The findings advocate for an integrative approach combining both molecular and morphological data to resolve species identities accurately, thereby enhancing conservation strategies to protect these genetically distinct lineages.

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J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

10613 - Zoology

Projekt

—

Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

BMC Zoology

ISSN

2056-3132

e-ISSN

2056-3132

Svazek periodika

9

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

1

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

18

Strana od-do

12

Kód UT WoS článku

001255382900001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85197215968