Species with long larval periods such as the endangered Moroccan spadefoot toad and the sharp ribbed newt might be more vulnerable to climate change since they need longer hydroperiods to develop. However, widespread species with shorter hydroperiods such as the Mauretanian toad or the stripeless tree frog might be favoured. Leer más
This COI barcoding library provides an almost complete and reliable reference library for Western Palearctic amphibians. We highlight the importance of generating comprehensive and well curated reference libraries that include intra- and interspecific genetic variability and the need of detailed taxonomic revision when ambiguous or incorrect DNA barcodes exist. Leer más.
his study contributes to our knowledge of H. viridiflavus’ historical biogeography and sheds more light on the evolutionary processes that took place in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot. Leer más.
Our results denote a certain resilience to human disturbance by the studied amphibian species. However, these results stress the need of protecting the metacommunity as a whole (because of the relative importance of species turnover among sites), and emphasize the suitability of preserving the old mosaic landscape at least within protected areas. Leer más.
Overall, our results suggest that eDNA amphibian surveys in Mediterranean temporary ponds need to consider filter clogging, heterogeneous DNA distribution, and highly conductive waters. Leer más.
