The New Zealand Scincidae (Reptilia: Lacertilia); a taxonomic and zoogeographic study

Hardy, Graham S.

doi:10.1080/03014223.1977.9517956

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“…The morphological similarity of many of the species currently recognised has lead to the suggestion that skinks reached New Zealand relatively recently, possibly within the last 5 million years (Towns 1975a;Hardy 1977Hardy ,1982. This would have required long-distance oceanic dispersal from Australia or Pacific islands.…”

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Molecular systematics and evolution in New Zealand: Applications to cryptic skink species

Hickson

Penny

Scott

1992

New Zealand Journal of Zoology

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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing are being used for the study of the origin and evolution of New Zealand plants and animals. Here we describe methods for rapidly obtaining DNA sequences from small amounts of fresh and preserved tissue, and apply them to the problem of resolving relationships among skinks of the Austrnlasian genus Leiolopisma. DNA extracted from frozen tail muscle was used for the main part of the study. Part of the mitochondrial12S ribosomal RNA gene was isolated using PCR. Direct sequencing of this 400 nucleotide region supports the separation of "L. nigriplantare" into several genetically distinct but morphologically similar species. The sequence data have also identified a potential case of hybridisation between two sympatric species in Otago, L. nigriplantare polychroma and L. maccanni. The data set supports the view that skinks have been in New Zealand very much longer than five million years.From these results we expect that application of the PCR and other techniques in molecular biology will help solve many questions about the origins and evolution of New Zealand's biota, as well as help identify unique populations for conservation.

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Molecular systematics and evolution in New Zealand: Applications to cryptic skink species

Hickson

Penny

Scott

1992

New Zealand Journal of Zoology

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“…All previous workers have classified both of these skinks as either crepuscular or nocturnal (Fawcett 1964;Whitaker 1968Whitaker ,1973Meads 1971a,b;Towns 1971;Hardy 1977;Hitchmough 1977;Robb 1980). No individuals of either species, in this study, were recorded as showing nocturnal habits.…”

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“…Received 27 February 1987; accepted 21 May 1987 Cyclodina aenea Girard and C. ornata(Gray) are very similar in habitat utilisation, electrophoretic qualities, and morphology (Hardy 1977;Robb 1980); as a result, there had been much confusion concerning identification of these two species (e.g., McCann 1955;Robb 1977Robb , 1980. Hardy (1977) clarified their taxonomy and his classification is followed here.…”

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An ecological comparison of two Cyclodina skinks (Reptilia: Lacertilia) in Auckland, New Zealand

Porter¹

1987

New Zealand Journal of Zoology

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The endemic New Zealand skinks,Cyclodina aenea and C. ornata, were examined in the field and laboratory to determine factors that influence their distribution patterns. These lizards share similar population dynamics, reproduction, activity patterns, and habitat selection. Differences were observed in morphology, ethology and, to a certain extent, diet. It is likely that the distribution patterns are controlled by a complex of interrelated factors. Human pressures are probably the most important; directly by habitat destruction or transformation, and indirectly by the introduction of mammalian predators. A model is proposed to help explain current distribution patterns.

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“…In addition the species occurs in eastern Tasmania (Green 1981) and has been introduced to Hawaii (Baker 1979;Loveridge 1934;Oliver and Shaw 1953) and New Zealand (Hardy 1977). This species will therefore be endemic to the campuses of most universities in Queensland, eastern New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.…”

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Lampropholis: the new “laboratory” animals

Burgin

1993

Herpetology in Australia

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Two spsciGs of Lsmpropholis skinks, LQmpropholis dslicdtd and Lsmpropholis guichenoti, commonly referred to as Penny or Garden skinks, have a predilection for disturbed areas. Both species have a widespread distribution over much of eastern Australia. Throughout most of their ranges they occur in overlap in a variety of habitats both disturbed and undisturbed, including suburban gardens. It is proposed that these species would make appropriate "laboratory" animals for undergraduate teaching, particularly animal ecology. They adapt well to captivity providing they are provided with adequate space and cover, food, water, and other appropriate environmental conditions such as light and temperature. Their attributes include adaptive capacity to captivity, small size, ease of capture and abundance. Also addressed are animal welfare issues of captive housing and use of native species in teaching.

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The New Zealand Scincidae (Reptilia: Lacertilia); a taxonomic and zoogeographic study

Cited by 86 publications

References 61 publications

Molecular systematics and evolution in New Zealand: Applications to cryptic skink species

Molecular systematics and evolution in New Zealand: Applications to cryptic skink species

An ecological comparison of two Cyclodina skinks (Reptilia: Lacertilia) in Auckland, New Zealand

Lampropholis: the new “laboratory” animals

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