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| Title |
Genome-wide SNP data and morphology support the distinction of two new species of Kovarikia Soleglad, Fet & Graham, 2014 endemic to California (Scorpiones, Vaejovidae)
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| Published in |
Zookeys, February 2018
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| DOI | 10.3897/zookeys.739.20628 |
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| Authors |
Robert W. Bryson, Dustin A. Wood, Matthew R. Graham, Michael E. Soleglad, John E. McCormack |
| Abstract |
Morphologically conserved taxa such as scorpions represent a challenge to delimit. We recently discovered populations of scorpions in the genus Kovarikia Soleglad, Fet & Graham, 2014 on two isolated mountain ranges in southern California. We generated genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism data and used Bayes factors species delimitation to compare alternative species delimitation scenarios which variously placed scorpions from the two localities with geographically adjacent species or into separate lineages. We also estimated a time-calibrated phylogeny of Kovarikia and examined and compared the morphology of preserved specimens from across its distribution. Genetic results strongly support the distinction of two new lineages, which we describe and name here. Morphology among the species of Kovarikia was relatively conserved, despite deep genetic divergences, consistent with recent studies of stenotopic scorpions with limited vagility. Phylogeographic structure discovered in several previously described species also suggests additional cryptic species are probably present in the genus. |
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The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 31 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 35% |
| Brazil | 2 | 6% |
| Canada | 2 | 6% |
| Comoros | 1 | 3% |
| Mexico | 1 | 3% |
| Denmark | 1 | 3% |
| Ecuador | 1 | 3% |
| New Zealand | 1 | 3% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3% |
| Other | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown | 10 | 32% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 16 | 52% |
| Scientists | 13 | 42% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 2 | 6% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 26 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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| Student > Ph. D. Student | 5 | 19% |
| Student > Bachelor | 4 | 15% |
| Researcher | 3 | 12% |
| Student > Master | 2 | 8% |
| Professor > Associate Professor | 1 | 4% |
| Other | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown | 10 | 38% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 11 | 42% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 | 12% |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 4% |
| Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | 1 | 4% |
| Arts and Humanities | 1 | 4% |
| Other | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown | 8 | 31% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 30. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 26 September 2018.
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#1,322,033
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#29,160
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#14
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