Towards the integrative taxonomy of desert gerbils (Gerbillus)

a 2025

Towards the integrative taxonomy of desert gerbils (Gerbillus)

PAVLÍČKOVÁ, Barbora; Zbyszek BORATYŃSKI a Josef BRYJA

Základní údaje

Originální název

Towards the integrative taxonomy of desert gerbils (Gerbillus)

Autoři

PAVLÍČKOVÁ, Barbora ; Zbyszek BORATYŃSKI a Josef BRYJA

Vydání

14th Trends in Biodiversity and Evolution ( TiBE ) 2025. Biodiversity, Evolution, and Conservation in Deserts and Arid Regions, 2025

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Konferenční abstrakt

Obor

10613 Zoology

Stát vydavatele

Portugalsko

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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URL

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Organizační jednotka

Přírodovědecká fakulta

Klíčová slova anglicky

Biodiversity; desert gerbils; evolution; conservation; taxonomy

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 1. 12. 2025 08:29, Mgr. Marie Novosadová Šípková, DiS.

Anotace

V originále

Reconstruction of evolutionary history to inform conservation activities requires resolution of the subject’s taxonomical position and knowledge of its geographic distribution. However, many desert taxa are knowledge-de͸cient. The genus Gerbillus faces taxonomic challenges, as well as dif͸culties in species identi͸cation using traditional morphological and genetic tools. To contribute to the resolution of taxonomic and distribution problems within the genus, we compiled a dataset of the most commonly used mitochondrial marker, CYTB, from various sources. The gathered data were sorted by quality, duplications and pseudogenes. The ͸nal database included 1045 sequences, which were divided into OTUs (”operational taxonomic units”) based on the tree analysis. We used the most up-to-date taxonomy knowledge to suggest reliable names for revealed OTUs. Based on sorted high-quality sequences, we conclude that the taxonomy is highly complex. Many species may need synonymising, especially those known only from the holotypes, while others, with high genetic diversity, such as G. nigeriae, may require splitting. Additionally, a new East African subgenus is awaiting description and the delimitation of its species. The application of new tools is advancing the resolution of many taxonomic issues; however, further work is needed to resolve relatedness among remote populations. especially those known only from the holotypes, while others, with high genetic diversity, such as G. nigeriae, may require splitting. Additionally, a new East African subgenus is awaiting description and the delimitation of its species. The application of new tools is advancing the resolution of many taxonomic issues; however, further work is needed to resolve relatedness among remote populations.

Citovat

PAVLÍČKOVÁ, Barbora; Zbyszek BORATYŃSKI a Josef BRYJA. Towards the integrative taxonomy of desert gerbils (Gerbillus). In 14th Trends in Biodiversity and Evolution ( TiBE ) 2025. Biodiversity, Evolution, and Conservation in Deserts and Arid Regions. 2025.

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PAVLÍČKOVÁ, Barbora; Zbyszek BORATY$\backslash$'NSKI a Josef BRYJA. Towards the integrative taxonomy of desert gerbils (Gerbillus). In \textit{14th Trends in Biodiversity and Evolution ( TiBE ) 2025. Biodiversity, Evolution, and Conservation in Deserts and Arid Regions}. 2025.

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