No longer supple? Molecular phylogeny suggests generic reassignment of Lygosoma ashwamedhi (Sharma, 1969) (Reptilia: Scincidae).

Authors :: Srinivasulu C
Srinivasulu B
Srinivasulu A
Seetharamaraju M
Source :: Zootaxa [Zootaxa] 2016 Jun 22; Vol. 4127 (1), pp. 135-48. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jun 22.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Morphometrics and phylogenetic analysis based on 12S and 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequences reveal that Riopa ashwamedhi Sharma, 1969 is placed incorrectly in the genus Riopa or Lygosoma, and we transfer this taxon to the genus Eutropis. New material of this rare and endemic species forms the basis of the generic reassignment. A detailed description of E. ashwamedhi (Sharma, 1969) comb. nov. and natural history notes are provided based on the new material collected in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Subjects :: Animal Distribution
Animal Structures anatomy & histology
Animal Structures growth & development
Animals
Body Size
Ecosystem
Female
India
Lizards anatomy & histology
Lizards genetics
Lizards growth & development
Male
Organ Size
Phylogeny
Lizards classification

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