Aim In the marine environment, where there are few physical boundaries to gene flow, there is often nevertheless intraspecific diversity with consequences for effective conservation and management. Here, we compare two closely related dolphin species with a shared distribution in the Indian Ocean (IO) to better understand the biogeographic drivers of their population structure. Location Global oceans and seas with a focus on t...

Aim Understanding the genetic structure of plants in their native range is crucial when reconstructing the invasion history of weeds. This information allows researchers to pinpoint the provenance of invasive plants and to test the importance of genetic admixture in facilitating invasion success. We assessed genetic structuring across the native range of A. auriculiformis , to determine whether genetic admixture contributes to...

Aim We explore the phylogeography of Himalayan wolves using multiple genetic markers applied on a landscape‐scale dataset and relate our findings to the biogeographic history of the region. Location Himalayas of Nepal, the Tibetan Plateau of China and mountain ranges of Central Asia. Taxon Himalayan wolf (also called the Tibetan wolf), Canis lupus chanco . Methods We present a large‐scale, non‐invasive study of Himalayan wolve...

Aim Why some lineages are species‐rich and widespread, while others are species‐poor and localized, is a fundamental question in evolutionary biology and ecology. Diversification and range expansion relate to lineage‐specific niche characters, but this link has seldom been quantified across multiple lineages and environments. This study explored the link between local dominance and soil niche in rain forest plants, and tested...