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    • To explore the potential of pheromone analysis in uncovering cryptic biodiversity in lizards.

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    • Gas chromatography was used to analyze pheromone blends (epidermal pore secretions).
    • Multivariate analyses were applied to compare pheromone profiles and morphological data.
    • Genetic data from 10 divergent lineages of Heteronotia binoei were considered.

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    • Pheromone blends were found to be lineage-specific within the Bynoe's gecko complex.
    • Pheromones showed greater divergence between lineages compared to morphological traits.
    • These findings suggest pheromones play a significant role in behavioral isolation.

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    • Chemical communication, specifically pheromones, is a key factor in the speciation of morphologically similar lizards.
    • Pheromone analysis offers a powerful tool for resolving cryptic diversity in reptile radiations.
    • Understanding chemical signals is crucial for a comprehensive view of biodiversity and evolutionary processes.