Publications by authors named "Joshua Mata"

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  • * Thousands of genetic loci were extracted from these assemblies for use in phylogenomic studies, showing congruence with existing snake phylogenies.
  • * We also discovered that two snakes from New Guinea exhibit genetic resistance to toad toxins, indicating evolutionary adaptation despite the region's lack of toads prior to human introduction.
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Lankascincus fallax is an endemic, but widespread species of skink distributed throughout Sri Lanka, including all bioclimatic zones (elevations from 0 to 1,200 m a.s.l.

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