In this article, we report our first experience of successful artificial propagation about the five paced pit viper ( Deinagkistrodon acutus ) and breeding to its second filial generation. In May, 1994, 18 adult snake...In this article, we report our first experience of successful artificial propagation about the five paced pit viper ( Deinagkistrodon acutus ) and breeding to its second filial generation. In May, 1994, 18 adult snakes (8 males, 10 females) were captured in field, and were reared in man made environment. In July and August of the same year, 5 females laid 134 eggs in total (26 8±5 26), which were artificially incubated into 123 hatchlings. 100 hatchlings (average body weight 12 13±1 50 g)were selected to feed. Three years later, 58 snakes were alive (livability 58%). In September of 1997, April and May of 1998, some of the 58 snakes copulated. From July to August of 1998, 6 females laid 64 eggs in total, 58 of which were fertilized, and 54 were incubated into hatchlings in September of 1998. Therefore, we had successfully bred the second filial generation of the five paced pit viper in complete artificial environment.展开更多
Based on two mitochondrial genes (cyt b, ND4) and one nuclear gene (c-mos), we explored the relationships within the Asian pit viper genus Gloydius. In total, 23 samples representing 10 species were analyzed. All phyl...Based on two mitochondrial genes (cyt b, ND4) and one nuclear gene (c-mos), we explored the relationships within the Asian pit viper genus Gloydius. In total, 23 samples representing 10 species were analyzed. All phylogenetic analyses support a monophyletic Gloydius with two major clades, one comprising G. brevicaudus, G. blomhoffii, and G. ussuriensis with the sister clade consisting of G. intermedius, G. saxatilis, G. halys and G. shedaoensis. The relationships among the three montane species G. strauchi, G. qinlingensis and G. liupanensis, as well as the two monophyletic groups, are unstable, and discussed. Divergence date estimation indicates that Gloydius lineage formed 15 Ma and diversification of the genus occurred at 9.89 Ma. Issues regarding the taxonomy of this genus are discussed where necessary.展开更多
文摘In this article, we report our first experience of successful artificial propagation about the five paced pit viper ( Deinagkistrodon acutus ) and breeding to its second filial generation. In May, 1994, 18 adult snakes (8 males, 10 females) were captured in field, and were reared in man made environment. In July and August of the same year, 5 females laid 134 eggs in total (26 8±5 26), which were artificially incubated into 123 hatchlings. 100 hatchlings (average body weight 12 13±1 50 g)were selected to feed. Three years later, 58 snakes were alive (livability 58%). In September of 1997, April and May of 1998, some of the 58 snakes copulated. From July to August of 1998, 6 females laid 64 eggs in total, 58 of which were fertilized, and 54 were incubated into hatchlings in September of 1998. Therefore, we had successfully bred the second filial generation of the five paced pit viper in complete artificial environment.
基金partially funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC 30870290,NSFC 30970334,NSFC 31071892)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-08-0908)
文摘Based on two mitochondrial genes (cyt b, ND4) and one nuclear gene (c-mos), we explored the relationships within the Asian pit viper genus Gloydius. In total, 23 samples representing 10 species were analyzed. All phylogenetic analyses support a monophyletic Gloydius with two major clades, one comprising G. brevicaudus, G. blomhoffii, and G. ussuriensis with the sister clade consisting of G. intermedius, G. saxatilis, G. halys and G. shedaoensis. The relationships among the three montane species G. strauchi, G. qinlingensis and G. liupanensis, as well as the two monophyletic groups, are unstable, and discussed. Divergence date estimation indicates that Gloydius lineage formed 15 Ma and diversification of the genus occurred at 9.89 Ma. Issues regarding the taxonomy of this genus are discussed where necessary.
