Milk Evolution with Emphasis on the Atlantogenata

IF 0.6 4区生物学 Q4 ZOOLOGY

African Zoology Pub Date : 2020-08-26 DOI:10.1080/15627020.2020.1798281

G. Osthoff, Moses Madende, A. Hugo, H. J. Butler

引用次数: 3

Abstract

The milk composition of each species is unique, because it has evolved according to specific needs and adaptation to the environment. As milk data from more species became available, an evolutionary trend shows a phylogenetic distinction between Eutherian taxa regarding milk composition. For example, differences in the composition and properties of nutrients have been reported between carnivores and herbivores, as well as between ruminants and non-ruminants. Although limited, data of the three subclades of the Eutheria (Xenarthra, Afrotheria and Boreoeutheria) suggest that a phylogenetic distinction in milk composition may also exist between them. In this review, the validity of such a distinction is investigated with emphasis on the Atlantogenata.

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牛奶的进化，以亚特兰大为重点

每个物种的奶成分都是独特的，因为它根据特定的需要和对环境的适应而进化。随着越来越多物种的乳汁数据的出现，一种进化趋势显示了真兽类群之间在乳汁成分方面的系统发育差异。例如，在食肉动物和食草动物之间，以及反刍动物和非反刍动物之间，已经报道了营养成分和特性的差异。虽然有限，但真兽门的三个亚分支(Xenarthra, Afrotheria和Boreoeutheria)的数据表明，它们之间可能存在着乳成分的系统发育差异。在这篇综述中，这种区分的有效性进行了调查，重点是大西洋属。

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African Zoology 生物-动物学

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

9.10%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： African Zoology , a peer-reviewed research journal, publishes original scientific contributions and critical reviews that focus principally on African fauna in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Research from other regions that advances practical and theoretical aspects of zoology will be considered. Rigorous question-driven research in all aspects of zoology will take precedence over descriptive research. The Journal publishes full-length papers, critical reviews, short communications, letters to the editors as well as book reviews. Contributions based on purely observational, descriptive or anecdotal data will not be considered. The Journal is produced by NISC in association with the Zoological Society of South Africa (ZSSA). Acceptance of papers is the responsibility of the Editors-in-Chief in consultation with the Editors and members of the Editorial Advisory Board. All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Editors or the Department.