Phylogenetic Analyses of the Burrowing Members in the Freshwater Crayfish Genera Fallicambarus and Procambarus in Arkansas

Authors

Timothy D. O'Connor, Brigham Young University
Dr. Keith A. Crandall, Brigham Young University

Keywords

phylogenetic analyses, burrowing members, freshwater crayfish, Procamabarus, Fallicambarus

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

There are an estimated 338 taxa of freshwater crayfish in the United States, with approximately 48% considered to be endangered, threatened, or of special concern (Taylor et al. 1996). Life history information for the majority of the primary burrowing species is lacking because they dig deep burrows and venture out only during breeding periods. Burrowing members of the genera Procambarus and Fallicambarus are found in seasonally moist habitats across Arkansas, such as roadside ditches and open pastures. To date, no phylogenetic study has been conducted that establishes a phylogenetic framework for the classification of these elusive species.

Recommended Citation

O'Connor, Timothy D. and Crandall, Dr. Keith A. (2013) "Phylogenetic Analyses of the Burrowing Members in the Freshwater Crayfish Genera Fallicambarus and Procambarus in Arkansas," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1036.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1036