Eight vole species from the genus Allophaiomys were identified from the South Urals. The main morphotype groups of the first lower and third upper molars were distinguished. These groups can be serve as a basis of studying initial evolutionary stages of the present Microtus voles from this region. The new species, Allophaiomys riphaeus sp. nov. and the subspecies Allophaiomys laguroides baturiensis ssp. nov. were described. Both forms are characterized by small size and enamel differentiation of microtus type. Development of the M-1 anteroconid in A. riphaeus follows the oeconomus type. The subspecies A. laguroides baturiensis is similar to the species A. laguroides described earlier in M-1 structure, but differs in M-3 structure.
Translated title of the contributionTaxonomic status of voles of the genus Allophaiomys (Arvicolinae, Rodentia) from the South Ural region
Original languageRussian
Pages (from-to)1465-1475
Number of pages11
JournalЗоологический журнал
Volume79
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - 2000

    WoS ResearchAreas Categories

  • Zoology

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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