title: Morphological diversity and genetic structure within Lerista kalumburu Storr, 1976 (Squamata: Scincomorpha: Sphenomorphidae)-taxonomic implications.
abstract: Discovery of a population of two-toed Lerista allied to L. kalumburu prompted a morphological and genetic examination of this taxon.  Molecular analysis showed limited divergence and paraphyly of three-toed populations with respect to the two-toed form.  We contend that these populations are best viewed as a single species exhibiting remarkable diversity in limb morphology.  As this prevents successfully identifying the taxon using published keys, we provide a new diagnosis and a redescription of the species.
authors.affiliation: Natural Environments, Queensland Museum, PO Box 3300, South Brisbane Qld 4101, Australia.; Email: andrew.amey@qm.qld.gov.au.
authors.forename: Andrew P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Amey
authors.affiliation: Natural Environments, Queensland Museum, PO Box 3300, South Brisbane Qld 4101, Australia.; Email: jessica.wilmer@qm.qld.gov.au.
authors.forename: Jessica Worthington
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Wilmer
mesh_terms: D063147:Animal Distribution; D000825:Animal Structures / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D000818:Animals; D049628:Body Size; D008116:Lizards / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development; D009929:Organ Size; D010802:Phylogeny