Journal article
Systematics of snow voles (Chionomys, Arvicolinae) revisited.
- Yannic G Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. Glenn.Yannic@gmail.com
- Burri R
- Malikov VG
- Vogel P
- 2011-12-21
Published in:
- Molecular phylogenetics and evolution. - 2012
Animals
Arvicolinae
Cytochromes b
DNA, Mitochondrial
Evolution, Molecular
Female
Male
Phylogeny
Y Chromosome
English
To elucidate the evolutionary history of snow voles, genus Chionomys, we studied the phylogeography of Chionomysnivalis across its range and investigated its relationships with two congeneric species, Chionomysgud and Chionomysroberti, using independent molecular markers. Analyses were based on mitochondrial (~940 bp cyt b) and Y-chromosomal (~2020 bp from three introns) genetic variation. Our data provide conclusive evidence for a Caucasian and Middle Eastern origin for the three species and a subsequent westward expansion of C.nivalis. In addition, we discuss the taxonomic status of the genus Chionomys in relation to the genus Microtus.
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- English
- Open access status
- closed
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- DOI 10.1016/j.ympev.2011.12.004
- PMID 22182990
- Persistent URL
- https://sonar.ch/global/documents/181394
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