
Emina ŠunjeUniversity of Sarajevo, Faculty of Natural Sciences · Ecology
Emina Šunje
Doctor of Biology
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Introduction
My main interests are genetic and ecology studies of amphibians and reptiles (in broad sense) and their application in field of evolutionary biology and conservation.
Skills and Expertise
Additional affiliations
February 2014 - June 2014
II Gymnasium Sarajevo
Position
- Part time biology teacher
August 2013 - present
Herpetological Association in B&H: BHHU: ATRA
Position
- CEO
Description
- www.bhhuatra.com
Education
September 2009 - April 2011
University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Natural Sciences – department of Biology
Field of study
- population and conservation genetics
September 2005 - September 2009
University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Natural Sciences – department of Biology
Field of study
- population genetics
Publications
Publications (47)
Aim
We aimed to assess potential climate change impacts on the distribution of a cold‐adapted terrestrial amphibian that shows strong intraspecific differentiation.
Location
Alps and Dinarides.
Taxon
Alpine salamander ( Salamandra atra ).
Methods
We built SDMs for each of two major intraspecific lineages ( S. a. atra , which is found throughout...
The Earth Hologenome Initiative (EHI) is a global collaboration to generate and analyse hologenomic data from wild animals and associated microorganisms using standardised methodologies underpinned by open and inclusive research principles. Initially focused on vertebrates, it aims to re-examine ecological and evolutionary questions by studying hos...
Traditional methods of phylogenetic reconstruction and species delimitation may be impeded by frequent hybridization among lineages. In this study, we conducted phylogenetic and clustering analyses of ddRAD genomic data on the entire genus Salamandra, which includes six species and over 25 subspecies of terrestrial salamanders. We expanded previous...
In this paper the authors revise the existing knowledge on genetic
diversity (mt DNA and nuclear DNA) of amphibians in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H). We
detected 32 research papers that included at least one specimen from BiH in their genetic
analysis. We summarize the marker systems (mtDNA and nDNA) used in these studies.
Among the 23 species of am...
Many herpetofauna species have been introduced outside of their native range. MtDNA barcoding is regularly used to determine the provenance of such populations. The alpine newt has been introduced across the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland. However, geographical mtDNA structure across the natural range of the alpine newt is still incomp...
In this paper, we present the sensitivity assessment of amphibians of Bosnia and Herzegovina according to DELH (Distributional, Ecological, Life History) data based on 17 parameters. Most sensitive species of amphibians in Bosnia and Hezegovina are: Proteus anguinus, Salamandra atra, and Triturus dobrogicus, due the specific ecology and small habit...
In this paper we studied the diet in four allopatric populations of alpine salamanders in the Dinarides ( Salamandra atra prenjensis ). Food consumption was assessed by stomach flushing while food availability by pitfall traps and netting. We aimed to: (i) assess the realized dietary niche, (ii) investigate prey preferences, (ii) explore individual...
Cognition is an essential tool for animals to deal with environmental challenges. Nonetheless, the ecological forces driving the evolution of cognition throughout the animal kingdom remain enigmatic. Large‐scale comparative studies on multiple species and cognitive traits have been advanced as the best way to facilitate our understanding of cogniti...
The fragmented population of alpine salamanders from the Dinaric Alps belongs to a distinct evolutionary lineage known as Salamandra atra prenjensis. However, the phylogenetic relationships within this lineage are unknown since previous studies did not comprehensively include Dinaric population fragments. In this study, we use six microsatellite lo...
The fragmented population of alpine salamanders from the Dinaric Alps belongs to a distinct evolutionary line-age known as Salamandra atra prenjensis. However, the phylogenetic relationships within this lineage are unknown since previous studies did not comprehensively include Dinaric population fragments. In this study, we use six microsat ellite...
The genus Pelophylax, known as green frogs, compromise highly aquatic, sun-loving frogs which can be found in a wide variety of generally well-vegetated
and sunny water bodies. They are notoriously difficult to distinguish since
identification based on the analysis of morphological traits leads to frequent
mistakes. Here, we analyzed 127 samples of...
Amphibians produce defensive chemicals which provide protection against both predators and infections. Within species, populations can differ considerably in the composition and amount of these chemical defenses. Studying intraspecific variation in toxins and linking it to environmental variables may help us to identify the selective drivers of tox...
Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H), as a specific region in the north western Balkan Peninsula, has a high level of genetic, species and ecosystem diversity primary due to the presence of different climatic zones that extend from north to south of the country (in cca 400 km). Multiple numbers of refugia and relict landscapes in this area enabled the surv...
The subspecies concept is not only useful to assess the evolutionary history of species and therefore describe their evolutionary potential, but it also has corollaries for defining conservation units and their management. Within Alpine salamanders, the subspecies status of Salamandra atra prenjensis, isolated in the Dinarides from its nominal subs...
The European spadefoot toad (Pelobates fuscus) is a lowland, nocturnal, semi-fossorial and secretive anuran species with a narrow ecological niche. The southernmost border of its areal reaches the northern parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H, in Posavina region) where the species is mostly restricted to agroecosystems located in the vicinity of aq...
Separate populations at the edge of a species range are receiving great attention and have been shown to be often different from populations in the core area. However, it has rarely been tested whether neighboring peripheral populations are genetically and evolutionarily similar to each other, as expected for their geographical proximity and simila...
The revision of the Greek stream frog (Rana graeca, Boulanger 1891) distribution and conservation status in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Among the brown frogs, the Greek stream frog (Rana graeca) is a Balkan endemic. Its southernmost distribution reaches Greece, whereas the northernmost part of the areal is in Bosnia and Hercegovina (B&H) were the speci...
Research of the reptiles in Bosnia and Herzegovina began in the 19th century and has continued in an organized way since the beginning of the 20th century up to the present day. In specific political circumstances, research in Bosnia and Herzegovina is mainly taking place in the framework of the entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina an...
Zootoca vivipara is a poorly investigated lizard species in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The species is often associated with mountain ecosystems in the Dinaric area. For the first time we present all records of this species in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By analysing data from literature, the herpetological collection (National Museum) and from field work,...
The genetic structure of Alpine salamander (Salamandra atra, Laurenti 1768) populations in the Dinarides with respect to continuous populations in the Alps is still poorly understood. To compare Dinaric populations with the nearest Alpine populations, eleven populations were genotyped using seven microsatellite loci. Two major groups were detected:...
In this paper the northernmost finding of the Dalmatian wall lizard, Podarcis melisellensis Braun, 1877 in Bosnia and Herzegovina is reported.
Dead individuals of alpine salamander were annually detected in the field on Mt. Prenj (B&H) - they were screened for Bd, Bs and Rana virus. 132 other individuals were screened for Bd using Real time PCR. The identified mortality is not associated with known amphibian pathogens. Bd screeening was negative for prenjensis population
The sharp snouted rock lizard, Dalmatolacerta oxycephala, is an endemic lizard of the Balkan Peninsula with 70% of its range found in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H). The herpetological literature surprisingly yields scarce localized data. In this paper we summarize most, if not all, records found in literature, data from museum collection...
Herpetological research of the Prenj and Čvrsnica mountains has a relatively long tradition, but not enough scientific attention was devoted to them. Literature data on herpetofauna of Prenj and Čvrsnica is old, sporadic and rare. The aim of this research was to collect all data on the herpetofauna for the given mountains and determine the importan...
176 tail tissue samples belonging to 7 populations of S. atra were screened for population genetic analyzes using 8 microsatellite markers. 6 populations from Mt . Prenj (B&H, N=164) showed less genetic diversity compared to only one Slovenian population (N=12): Expected heterozigosity in Prenj populations (HE) was 0.3781; observed heterozigosity (...
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