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Morphological diversity and genetic structure within Lerista kalumburu Storr, 1976 (Squamata: Scincomorpha:
Andrew P Amey1, Jessica Worthington Wilmer1
1Natural Environments, Queensland Museum, PO Box 3300, South Brisbane Qld 4101, Australia.;
Abstract:
Discovery of a population of two-toed Lerista allied to L. kalumburu prompted a morphological and genetic examination of this taxon. Molecular analysis showed limited divergence and paraphyly of three-toed populations with respect to the two-toed form. We contend that these populations are best viewed as a single species exhibiting remarkable diversity in limb morphology. As this prevents successfully identifying the taxon using published keys, we provide a new diagnosis and a redescription of the species.
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