THE STUDY OF REPTILES IN CENTRAL ASIA AND THE MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF SPECIES (BASED ON SCIENTIFIC COLLECTIONS)

This study focuses on analyzing the reptile species found in Central Asia, their morphological characteristics, and the history of their research. Utilizing scientific collections, morphological differences within reptile populations were identified, and their adaptations to different habitats were evaluated. Geometric morphometric methods were employed, providing insights into species variation through statistical and mathematical shape analysis. The findings offer essential data for reptile conservation and scientific classification. Additionally, this study contributes to addressing urgent issues in ecological monitoring and biodiversity preservation.