[D-loop sequence variation of mitochondrial DNA in captive Chinese alligator].

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Chinese alligator, Alligator sinensis, is a critically endangered endemic species under legislative protection in China. Result of recent investigations revealed that number of the alligators was continuously declining in the past 50 years and less than 150 individuals were surviving in the wild until 2000 years. In order to prevent the extinguishing of this species, two breeding farms were set up in early 1980s...

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