A widespread problem: cryptic diversity in the Libyan jird.

The article discusses the problem concerning the increasing diversity of the Meriones libycus or also known as the Libyan jird. Topics covered include the prevalence of the subspecies of the Libyan jird in the Mongolian plateau and in Morocco as well as the examination of the genetic diversity of the jird which could be found in Tunisia and China. Also mentioned is the genetic differences between the samples of Meriones libycus from China and those from Saudi Arabia.