A poorly known and discussed species, Cnemidophorus leachei Peracca 1897, and general remarks on the genus Cnemidophorus in Argentina (Lacertilia, Teiidae)
A general survey of Argentine species of the genus Cnemidophorus was carried out. The interest of the tongue shape and morphology as character state of taxonomic value was stressed, and general relationships of different species groups were analyzed. The taxonomic status of Cnemidophorus leachei Per...
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| Formato: | Articulo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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1991
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| Acceso en línea: | http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/87063 |
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| Sumario: | A general survey of Argentine species of the genus Cnemidophorus was carried out. The interest of the tongue shape and morphology as character state of taxonomic value was stressed, and general relationships of different species groups were analyzed. The taxonomic status of Cnemidophorus leachei Peracca 1897 was reconsidered on the basis of a new combination of characters lending support to its specific status. Significant morphological differences between C. leachei and the closely related species Cnemidophorus lacertoides were critically evaluated. |
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