MOLECULAR PHYLOGENY OF THE RODENT GENUS LIOMYS: EVIDENCE FROM THE MITOCHONDRIAL CYTOCHROME B GENE

Authors

Victoria L. Vance, Brigham Young University
Dr. Duke S. Rogers, Brigham Young University

Keywords

molecular phylogeny, rodent genus Liomys, mitochondrial cytochrome B gene

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

The number of species described in the world greatly underestimates its biodiversity, especially in some of the areas more rich in diversity such as Mexico. Once the biodiversity in a region is understood, the issues of management and conservation can be addressed. Spiny pocket mice of the genus Liomys are members of the rodent family Heteromyidae and are grouped with the genus Heteromys in the subfamily Heteromyinae. The genus Liomys has a rather broad geographic distribution that extends from Texas to Panama and consists of five recognized species: L. irroratus, L. pictus, L. spectabilis, L. salvini, and L. adespersus.

Recommended Citation

Vance, Victoria L. and Rogers, Dr. Duke S. (2013) "MOLECULAR PHYLOGENY OF THE RODENT GENUS LIOMYS: EVIDENCE FROM THE MITOCHONDRIAL CYTOCHROME B GENE," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 991.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/991