Genetic variation was analyzed for populations of seven taxa comprising four cytotypes of the Geomys bursarius chromosome complex, including G. b. major, G. b. knoxjonesi, and the Edwards Plateau taxa, G. b. llanensis and G. b. texensis. Genetic relationships of the Edwards Plateau gophers with other taxa and between themselves were examined. Genetic similarity, number of fixed allelic differences, and ectoparasite distribution indicate the Edwards Plateau gophers are a distinct gene pool. Isolation of the Edwards Plateau taxa precludes contact zone analysis. However, genetic differentiation is typical of that between other species of Geomys, and the Edwards Plateau taxa should be recognized as G. texensis. Distributions of allelic frequencies indicate little justification in retaining the subspecific status of the Edwards Plateau forms.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500455 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Block, Scott B. (Scott Bishop) |
| Contributors | Zimmerman, Earl G., Stewart, Kenneth W., Beitinger, Thomas L. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 57 leaves: ill., maps, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas |
| Rights | Public, Block, Scott B. (Scott Bishop), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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