Cordylus Minor: A valid species of South african lizard (Reptilia: Cordylidae) |
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| Authors: | Ple FN Mouton JH van Wyk |
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| Institution: | J. Ellerman Museum, Department of Zoology, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, 7600 Republic of South Africa |
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| Abstract: | The taxonomic status of Cordylus cordylus minor FitzSimons 1943 is reconsidered. An analysis of variation in external morphological characters shows minor and cordylus to be two non-overlapping sets of organisms. A phylogenetic study shows the minor-cordylus set to be non-monophyletic, leaving no option than to consider minor a separate species. |
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