In Zeng et al.(2024),we employed mitochondrial genome sequencing to investigate the evolutionary history and cryptic diversity within the Erinaceidae family.Our phylogenetic analyses revealed widespread cryptic divers...In Zeng et al.(2024),we employed mitochondrial genome sequencing to investigate the evolutionary history and cryptic diversity within the Erinaceidae family.Our phylogenetic analyses revealed widespread cryptic diversity,particularly within the genus Hylomys of the subfamily Galericinae.This study proposed that several Hylomys subspecies likely merit full species status and identified two potentially unrecognized subspecies:Hylomys suillus ssp.1 and H.suillus ssp.2(Figures 1-3 in Zeng et al.2024).展开更多
The family Erinaceidae encompasses 27 extant species in two subfamilies:Erinaceinae,which includes spiny hedgehogs,and Galericinae,which comprises silky-furred gymnures and moonrats.Although they are commonly recogniz...The family Erinaceidae encompasses 27 extant species in two subfamilies:Erinaceinae,which includes spiny hedgehogs,and Galericinae,which comprises silky-furred gymnures and moonrats.Although they are commonly recognized by the general public,their phylogenetic history remains incompletely understood,and several species have never been included in any molecular analyses.Additionally,previous research suggested that the species diversity of Erinaceidae might be underestimated.In this study,we sequenced the mitochondrial genomes of 29 individuals representing 18 erinaceid species using 18 freshly collected tissue and 11 historical museum specimens.We also integrated previously published data for a concatenated analysis.We aimed to elucidate the evolutionary-relationships within Erinaceidae,estimate divergence times,and uncover potential underestimated species diversity.Our data finely resolved intergeneric and interspecific relationships and presented the first molecular evidence-for the phylogenetic position of Mesechinus wangi,Paraechinus micropus,and P.nudiventris.Our results revealed-a sister relationship between Neotetracus and Neohylomys gymnures,as well as a sister relationship between-Hemiechinus and Mesechinus,supporting previous hypotheses.Additionally,our findings provided a novel-phylogenetic position for Paraechinus aethiopicus,placing it in a basal position within the genus.Furthermore,-our study uncovered cryptic species diversity within Hylomys suillus as well as in Neotetracus sinensis,Atelerix-albiventris,P.aethiopicus,and Hemiechinus auratus,most of which have been previously overlooked.展开更多
文摘In Zeng et al.(2024),we employed mitochondrial genome sequencing to investigate the evolutionary history and cryptic diversity within the Erinaceidae family.Our phylogenetic analyses revealed widespread cryptic diversity,particularly within the genus Hylomys of the subfamily Galericinae.This study proposed that several Hylomys subspecies likely merit full species status and identified two potentially unrecognized subspecies:Hylomys suillus ssp.1 and H.suillus ssp.2(Figures 1-3 in Zeng et al.2024).
文摘The family Erinaceidae encompasses 27 extant species in two subfamilies:Erinaceinae,which includes spiny hedgehogs,and Galericinae,which comprises silky-furred gymnures and moonrats.Although they are commonly recognized by the general public,their phylogenetic history remains incompletely understood,and several species have never been included in any molecular analyses.Additionally,previous research suggested that the species diversity of Erinaceidae might be underestimated.In this study,we sequenced the mitochondrial genomes of 29 individuals representing 18 erinaceid species using 18 freshly collected tissue and 11 historical museum specimens.We also integrated previously published data for a concatenated analysis.We aimed to elucidate the evolutionary-relationships within Erinaceidae,estimate divergence times,and uncover potential underestimated species diversity.Our data finely resolved intergeneric and interspecific relationships and presented the first molecular evidence-for the phylogenetic position of Mesechinus wangi,Paraechinus micropus,and P.nudiventris.Our results revealed-a sister relationship between Neotetracus and Neohylomys gymnures,as well as a sister relationship between-Hemiechinus and Mesechinus,supporting previous hypotheses.Additionally,our findings provided a novel-phylogenetic position for Paraechinus aethiopicus,placing it in a basal position within the genus.Furthermore,-our study uncovered cryptic species diversity within Hylomys suillus as well as in Neotetracus sinensis,Atelerix-albiventris,P.aethiopicus,and Hemiechinus auratus,most of which have been previously overlooked.
