Assessment of American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) spreading in the Republic of Korea using rule learning of elementary cellular automata.

The spread of American Bullfrog has a significant impact on the surrounding ecosystem. It is important to study the mechanisms of their spreading so that proper mitigation can be applied when needed. This study analyzes data from national surveys on bullfrog distribution.

The first record of leucism in the (Boie, 1826) (Squamata, Colubridae) in South Korea.

Leucism, in which pigmentation is lost over part or the entire body of an animal, has a range of possible genetic causes. Here, we report leucism in an individual tiger keelback () found on Jeung Island, Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, during a survey of the distribution of reptiles in the area. The individual was observed sunbathing in the bushes next to a pond.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the razor-backed musk turtle (, testudines: emydidae) in Korea.

has been considered as a potential invasive species in Korea. However, the mitochondrial genome information of which can be used to control its effect on ecosystem is lacking. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of in Korea was sequenced and characterized.

Confirmation of the local establishment of alien invasive turtle, Pseudemys peninsularis, in South Korea, using eggshell DNA.

Alien invasive species are posing conservation challenges worldwide. Pet trade, one of the many ways, is worsening the situation. Especially, pet turtles have been released into nature due to their longer life span and peoples' religious and traditional beliefs.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the river cooter (, Testudines: Emydidae) in Korea.

The complete mitochondrial genome of in Korea was sequenced and characterized. The mitochondrial genome is constituted of 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes) and a noncoding region. Phylogenetic analysis based on the complete mitochondrial genome showed that has closer relationship with than This is the first case for complete mitochondrial genome from in Korea, which will provide information for biogeographical studies and management plan for invasive species.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the peninsula cooter (, Testudines: Emydidae) in Korea.

The complete mitochondrial genome of in Korea was sequenced and characterized. The mitochondrial genome is constituted of 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and two ribosomal RNA genes) and a noncoding region. Phylogenetic analysis based on the 13 protein-coding gene sequences showed that has closer relationship with than This is the first case for a complete mitochondrial genome from , which will provide information for biogeographical studies and management plans for invasive species.