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Phylogeny and biogeography of the Petaurista philippensis complex (Rodentia: Sciuridae), inter- and intraspecific relationships inferred from molecular and morphometric analysis.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Mar 2006
Yu Farong, Yu Fahong, Pang Junfeng, Kilpatrick C William, McGuire Peter M, Wang Yingxiang, Lu Shunqing, Woods Charles A
Abstract excerpt
With modified DNA extraction and purification protocols, the complete cytochrome b gene sequences (1140 bp) were determined from degraded museum specimens. Molecular analysis and morphological examination of cranial characteristics of the giant flying squirrels of Petaurista philippensis complex (P. grandis, P. hainana, and P. yunanensis) and other Petaurista species yielded new insights into long-standing...
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