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Titre :
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Melanism in the Saw-scaled Viper, Echis carinatus (Schneider, 1801) from Sheedvar Island, Persian Gulf, Iran (2024)
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Auteurs :
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Asghar Mobaraki, Auteur ;
Hamzeh Oraie, Auteur
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Type de document :
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Article
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Dans :
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Zoology in the Middle East (70(4) December, 2024)
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Article en page(s) :
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301-305
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Mots-clés:
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Viperidae
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ectotherms
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melanotic
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mitochondrial cyt b
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Résumé :
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Melanism in Echis carinatus has been observed on Sheedvar Island in the Persian Gulf. A comparative analysis between melanistic and non-melanistic individuals showed no significant morphological or genetic differences. The evolution of melanism in E. carinatus may serve as camouflage or aid in predator avoidance, similar to other nocturnal viper species. However, a deeper understanding of the ecological role of melanism in nocturnal vertebrates, including E. carinatus, requires further investigation to clarify its broader significance.
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En ligne :
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2024.2411745
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