Publications by authors named "Francisco Fonseca Ribeiro de Oliveira"
Mol Phylogenet Evol
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how Quaternary climatic changes affected the population history and distribution of two unique amphibian species, Bokermannohyla alvarengai and Bokermannohyla oxente, in the Neotropical 'campo rupestre' of Brazil.
- By analyzing tissue samples and using advanced statistical methods, researchers found evidence of population expansions during glacial periods and contractions in warmer interglacial periods, indicating a significant impact of climate on these species' ranges.
- The findings highlight distinct periods of diversification for each species, suggesting that preservation of their unique lineages, especially an older lineage in a remote geological area, is crucial for conservation efforts.
