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Molecular phylogeny and species delimitation unravel climate-driven diversification and cryptic radiation in Iranian steppe Vipers (Vipera ursinii-renardi complex)

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-26158-y

Published Online: 2025-11-26

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Faridi, Mohammad

Jozi, Seyed Ali

Zaeimdar, Mojgan

Nazarizadeh, Masoud

Kaboli, Mohammad
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Received: 20 March 2025

Accepted: 27 October 2025

First Online: 26 November 2025

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

: Sample collection required approval from the Department of Environment of Iran. The research ethics committee at the zoological museum of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment of the University of Tehran (NEZMUT) certifies that this study was carried out according to the ethical framework and regulations of the sampling permit (No. 1400.420.13938) issued by the Department of Environment of Iran.

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