9 new species DNA Giant Salamander

[viper69]

If only all T scientists would use DNA we’d have more answers than questions.

What’s in a name? Using species delimitation to inform conservation practice for Chinese giant salamanders (Andrias spp.)

Abstract. Genetically-defined biodiversity units must align with practical conservation frameworks, and most conservation is conducted at the species level

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[catboyeuthanasia]

Very sad, a lot of hybridization can lead to extinction of these species. People take them and breed them in captivity, not knowing the true species. I hope the offspring can be viable. Makes me think if various captive T species are actually hybrids.

Side tangent: the man-made horror known as the sturddlefish

Hybridization of Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, Brandt and Ratzeberg, 1833) and American Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula, Walbaum 1792) and Evaluation of Their Progeny

Two species from the families Acipenseridae and Polyodontidae, Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, Brandt and Ratzeberg, 1833; functional tetraploid) and American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula, Walbaum 1792, functional diploid) were hybridized. The hybridization was repeated using eggs...

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[TheraMygale]

Theres no reason for them not too, aside of budget.

dna is dna.

i do believe you also think they should.

i just dont understand why else they dont.

there is money to be made with tarantula molting process, that regenerates members.

imagine if we had a tarantula board to certify species. There would be less “sp”.

its a disdain for arachnids in general that prolongs these researches. Less biologists in the field.

i, myself, would make a great tarantula biologist. But i cant sit in class to study physical education, philosophy (MEN BEING FED GRAPES WHILE DISCUSSING LIFE) and language. What a waste.

i identify plants better then my academic peers. I can identify birds by song better then 30 years experienced guides… i am still traumatized by having to provide photos of a bird i inventoried. It “was wrong period of year for region”. I was first to spot it at said location. The paper work i needed to provide…

but hey, i am worthless because i have bad grades 🥱

my hikes are fun though. Thats why i don’t do group hikes, even if i get asks. Go read a book eh.

 

[Brewser]

Fully Aquatic Giant Salamanders.
Native to China, Japan and United States

The American Hellbender - Cryptobranchus alleganiensis found Eastern and Central U.S.
These are also in dangerous waters, and considered "Vulnerable" IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species.

 

[TheraMygale]

Fully Aquatic Giant Salamanders.
Native to China, Japan and United States

The American Hellbender - Cryptobranchus alleganiensis found Eastern and Central U.S.
These are also in dangerous waters, and considered "Vulnerable" IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species.

Salamanders are on the top list of a balanced ecosystem.

if they are absent, where they are native, that says TOO much.

my friend found a really, “irelevant” to most, species yesterday in her driveway. I got really excited. Such a good sign for her home and ecosystem. Sure, they arent as cool as GIANT HELLBENDERS… but id take finding one anyday, over a snail.

i know where to find these little salamenders in their natural habitat and am happy they are in a protected area. They sure are ordinary and all, but nothing gets my adrenaline higher then turning over a log and finding more then three.