Journal Article
Complex biogeographical distribution of genetic variation within Podarcis wall lizards across the Strait of Gibraltar
D. J. Harris; S. Carranza; E. N. Arnold; C. Pinho; N. Ferrand
Journal of Biogeography · Vol. 29, Issue 9 · pp. 1257-1262 · 2002
Abstract
Aim To examine the effect of a known geological barrier on genetic variation within a wall lizard species complex. Location The Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. Methods Sequencing of partial 12S rRNA and cytochrome b mtDNA. Results The current distribution of genetic variability is not related to the opening of the Strait of Gibraltar. Conclusions Podarcis hispanica in North Africa is probably a species complex. The Strait of Gibraltar should not be used as a known barrier to gene flow in other land based organisms without careful sampling to test for multiple crossings since its formation.
Bibliographic Information
| Journal | Journal of Biogeography |
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| Publisher | Wiley |
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| Publication Date | 2002-09-01 |
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| Publication Year | 2002 |
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| Volume | 29 |
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| Issue | 9 |
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| Pages | 1257-1262 |
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| Document Type | Journal Article |
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| Print ISSN | 0305-0270 |
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| eISSN | 1365-2699 |
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| DOI | 10.1046/j.1365-2699.2002.00744.x |
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| Subject | Ecology & Organismal Biology |
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