Do northern species of amphibians and reptiles of Eurasia need southern refugia?
Journal: Biological Journal of the Linnean Society
Year: 2023

Abstract I do not support modern ideas regarding the sheltering of northern species of amphibians and reptiles in southern refugia during glacial periods. The current article presents arguments that reject the traditional point of view. The northern species did not fall within southern refugia, and therefore new forms (haplotypes) appeared within the periglacial hyperzone. I describe how these processes may have taken place.