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Cytochrome b-based phylogeny of the Praomys group (Rodentia, Murinae): a new African radiation?
Comptes rendus biologies - 1 Jul 2002
Lecompte Emilie, Granjon Laurent, Peterhans Julian Kerbis, Denys Christiane
Abstract excerpt
Complete cytochrome b gene sequences allows, for the first time, establishing a nearly complete phylogeny among the Praomys group sensu lato. The genera Praomys, Mastomys and Stenocephalemys appear paraphyletic. Myomys is polyphyletic and this genus name probably needs to be restricted to its type species, M. verreauxii. The genera Zelotomys and Colomys appear as sister groups. Mastomys pernanus and Malacomys...
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