A5022186344- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Marine animal studies overview
- Morphological variations and asymmetry
- Silk-based biomaterials and applications
- Legal, Health, Environmental and COVID-19 Challenges
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Linguistic and Cultural Studies
Institute of Zoology
2015-2025
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
1998-2011
Phylogenetic relationships of the agamid lizard genus Phrynocephalus are described in context plate tectonics. A near comprehensive taxon sampling reports three data sets: (1) mitochondrial DNA from ND1 to COI (3' end ND1, tRNAGln, tRNAIle, tRNAMet, ND2, tRNATrp, tRNAAla, tRNAAsn, tRNACys, tRNATyr, and 5' COI) with 1761 aligned positional sites (1595 included, 839 informative), (2) nuclear RAG-1 2760 (342 (3) 25 informative allozyme loci 213 alleles (107 when coded as presence/absence). It...
Sawyer (1986) included three species in the nasal leech genus LimnatisMoquin-Tandon 1827: Limnatisnilotica (Savigny 1822), LimnatisbacescuiManoleli 1972 and Limnatispaluda (Tennent 1859). The first last have mainly been identified Middle Eastern countries (e.g. Kinzelbach Rückert 1985). second has only Romania Dobruja (Manoleli 1972). Although Limnatis leeches are well known of endoparasitic leeches, was recorded once Kazakhstan (Lukin 1976).Specimens from Almaty Province, as Limnatispaluda....
Scaled integument of six species the genus Acanthocercus and Laudakia nupta, family Agamidae was studied using light scanning electron microscopy. Gross observation revealed presence two types modified scales in males. The enlarged covered with an extremely thick β-corneous layer were detected dorsal ventral surfaces tail base on palmar plantar limb all species. After detachment β-layer, surface such high papillae ("papillary scales"). callous found precloacal region both mid-ventral regions...
Comprehensive phylogeographic insights require the integration of evidence across diverse taxa, ecosystems, and geographical regions. However, our understanding arid biota vast Asian drylands remains limited. Accordingly, this study combined analyses with ecological niche modeling to investigate patterns diversification demography Central racerunner ( Eremias vermiculata), a widespread lizard inhabiting eastern-Central Asia (AECA). Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences were obtained from 876...
We describe the spatial pattern of variation morphometric characters and call acoustic properties tetraploid green toads [Bufo viridis complex) from eight populations in Central Asia, we analyse causal agents responsible for patterns observed, by means partial Mantel tests. Populations significantly differ with respect to both body size shape. Since animals inhabiting driest regions are smaller, but not younger, man less dry areas, suggest that their small is due limiting effect arid climate...
In order to study the diversity, phylogenetic relationships and distribution of marsh frogs Pelophylax ridibundus complex in Kazakhstan northwest China, we conducted phylogeographic analyses 125 samples from 53 localities using mtDNA ND2 COI genes SAI nuclear gene sequences. Phylogenetic inference revealed three main lineages—sister lineages Balkhash Syrdarya (as Central Asian P. sp. novum), Anatolian cf. bedriagae, while nDNA data, additionally detected western form, ridibundus. According...
In the present paper we compare, on basis of morphometrical characters and acoustical properties advertisement calls, a sample 158 male green toads (Bufo viridis complex) collected in 12 breeding populations south Kazakstan north Kyrgyzstan. The samples three resulted only diploid (2n = 22), those eight tetraploid (2k=44) whereas one locality diploid, many triploid were collected. Diploid show significantly larger body size proportionally head shorter limbs than both tetraploids triploids,...
The agamid lizard
The skin, as the interface of body with outside world, is directly exposed to impacts environment. We have examined microstructure scale surfaces and numerical distribution morphology skin sensory organs (SSO) in Australian limbless lizards family Pygopodidae. shown that hairy organs, complex morphological structures, are a stable characteristic integument pygopodids. This feature reflects their relationship geckos shared homoplastically some iguanian families (Dactyloidae, Leiosauridae,...
The <i>Eremias multiocellata-przewalskii</i> species complex is a viviparous group in the genus <i>Eremias</i>, and well-known representative of taxonomically complicated taxa. Within this complex, new – <i>E. dzungarica</i> (<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="bOrlova2017">Orlova et al., 2017</xref>) has been described recently from western Mongolia eastern Kazakhstan, with an apparent distribution gap northwestern China. In study, we used integrative taxonomic framework to address whether indeed...
The joint impacts of historical geological events and Quaternary climatic oscillations in Northwest China on species evolution have been examined extensively plant under a phylogeographic perspective. However, animal analyses this region are still limited. Alashan pit viper, Gloydius cognatus, occurs primarily arid adjacent areas. Based variation at two mtDNA genes (ND4 Cytb) 27 individuals representing 24 populations, the spatial genetic structure demographic history G. cognatus were across...
Serous cutaneous glands are described in newly metamorphosed and juvenile specimens of the horned frog Ceratophrys ornata using light transmission electron microscopy. We report patterns biosynthesis maturation specific product gland secretory unit. The syncytial, compartment possesses a complex endoplasmic reticulum (predominantly smooth after metamorphosis) Golgi stacks. serous is weak density contained vesicles involved repeating merging processes. During this activity, secondary...
Abstract The integument of juvenile, yearling and adult specimens the Asian Rock Agama, Laudakia himalayana from Western Pamir Mountains has been studied. Different degree callose scale development was recorded in all groups specimens. There are sexually dimorphic age differences their grossform, number topography. results discussed with reference to available ecological behavioral data concerning agamids other lacertilian clades.
The whole mitochondrial genome was determined from a viviparous racerunner, Eremias stummeri, which collected southeast Kazakhstan. mitogenome sequence 19 602 bp in size, containing 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA 2 rRNA genes and control region, is similar to the typical mtDNA of vertebrates. Mitochondrial genomes analyses using maximum parsimony Bayesian yielded identical phylogenetic trees, indicating close affinity sampled taxa genus Eremias. Monophyly both its group recovered. complete...
Abstract The details of the ventral scalation were examined in adult and young specimens seven species Malagasy iguanids genera Chalarodon Peters, 1854 Oplurus Cuvier, 1829, both visually using light microscopy. For first time, we report data on topography, morphology histology epidermal glandular structures genus Oplurus. modified swollen scales, callous-like appearance, described abdominal, pre-cloacal femoral integument. Histological investigation confirmed a presence generation glands...
The development of the integument Pallas’ Coluber, Elaphe dione from egg-laying to hatching has been studied using light microscopy. general pattern resembles that other squamates, although some peculiarities and differences were noted. symmetrical scale anlagen first appear when epidermis is bilayered. dermal cells condense at tops primary asymmetrical body blood capillaries penetrate bases. Through out development, all aspects epidermal histogenesis, morphogenesis over head are much...
The distribution and habitat characteristics of two Eremias species ( E. arguta stummeri ) from contiguous areas southeastern Kazakhstan, northeastern Kyrgyzstan, western Xinjiang, China, were analyzed using GIS modeling. We show that both are dry-steppe-adapted xerophilous lizards with sclerophilic partially petrophilic specialization. In spite the visible similarity ecological niches (ENs) occupied by , latter differs in a number key variables. While most precipitation variables, radiation...
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For two decades after an occasional introduction in the middle of 20th century, marsh frogs (complex Pelophylax ridibundus) have spread across many water bodies Central Kazakhstan (Kazakh Upland, KU).The questions which genetic forms complex become entrenched region and how successful progress their present settlement has been were priorities for our study.The survey was carried out May-August 2021, covering seasons mating early growth.Molecular analysis performed mitochondrial ND2 gene.In...