Phylogeographic incongruence of codistributed amphibian species based on small differences in geographic distribution
Steele CA and Storfer A. 2007. Phylogeographic incongruence of codistributed amphibian species based on small differences in geographic distribution. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 43:468-479
From the Abstract: "Codistributed species may display either congruent phylogeographic patterns, indicating similar responses to a series of shared climatic and geologic events, or discrodant patterns, indicating independent responses. This study compares the phylogeographic patterns of two similarly distributed salamander species within the Pacific Northwest of the United States: Cope's giant salamander (Dicamptodon copei) and Van Dyke's salamander (Plethodon vandykei). Previous studies of P. vandykei support two reciprocally monophyletic lineages corresponding to coastal populations, located from the Olympic Mountains to the mouth of the Columbia River, and inland populations within the Cascade Mountains. We hypothesized that D. copei would have a congruent phylogeographic pattern to P. vandykei due to similarity in distribution and dependence upon similar stream and stream-side habitats."
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Steele, Craig; Storfer, Andrew
- Units
- OLYM
- Keywords
- Biogeography, Cope'sgiant salamander (Dicamptodon copei), DNA analysis, Genetics, Phylogeography, Van Dyke's salamander (Plethodon vandykei)