Back to Search Start Over

Phylogenetic relationships of the enigmatic longtailed rattlesnakes (Crotalus ericsmithi, C. lannomi, and C. stejnegeri).

Phylogenetic relationships of the enigmatic longtailed rattlesnakes (Crotalus ericsmithi, C. lannomi, and C. stejnegeri).

Authors :
Reyes-Velasco, Jacobo
Meik, Jesse M.
Smith, Eric N.
Castoe, Todd A.
Source :
Molecular Phylogenetics & Evolution. Dec2013, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p524-534. 11p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] We infer a dated phylogeny of the longtailed rattlesnakes from nuclear and mtDNA. [•] BI, ML and species tree analysis supported the monophyly of the longtailed species. [•] Longtailed rattlesnakes split form the C. atrox and C. viridis groups 5.1–8.9mya. [•] Longtailed rattlesnakes diverged from each other between 1.5 and 5.6mya. [•] The three longtailed rattlesnakes should be considered separate species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10557903
Volume :
69
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Molecular Phylogenetics & Evolution
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
90490246
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2013.07.025