Phylogenetic analyses of gazelles reveal repeated transitions of key ecological traits and provide novel insights into the origin of the genus Gazella

2016/01/28 by Hannes Lerp, Sebastian Klaus, Stefanie Allgöwer +3 · 1 voice · 7 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #melanin and skin pigmentation #Animal Diversity and Health Studies #Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

paper · doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2016.01.012

Citations

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Discussions

• Gazelles are the most species-rich group within the bovid tribe Antilopini. They likely originated in the Middle East, then spread widely: dorcas and Speke’s gazelles into Africa, chinkara into India, [bsky, 23 points, 0 comments]