A molecular perspective on the family Testudinidae batsch, 1788

The Family Testudinidae have a diverse distribution and, although limited to tropical and subtropical latitudes, are present on all continents with the exception of Australia and Antartica. Their evolutionary history dates back to the late Paleogene at least, and periods of diversification and expansion appear to be closely associated with global climate change, particularly at the border of the Oligocen-Miocene transition.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Division of Chemical Pathology

Year dc:date.issued

2002

Author dc:creator

• Cunningham, Jessica

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• O'Ryan, Colleen
• Louis, Edward E
• Harley, Eric

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2689

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/2689