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Phylogeographic analysis of the Bufo gargarizans species complex: a revisit.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Oct 2005
Fu Jinzhong, Weadick Cameron J, Zeng Xiaomao, Wang Yuezhao, Liu Zhijun, Zheng Yuchi, Li Cheng, Hu Ying
Abstract excerpt
Using mtDNA sequencing and allozyme electrophoresis data, we tested the "vicariance followed by dispersal" hypothesis of the Bufo gargarizans species group and re-evaluated the species status in the general lineages species concept. A phylogenetic analysis suggested that dispersal, instead of vicariance, dominated the history of the species group. There was a general trend of west to east dispersal, while some...
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