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Molecular phylogeny and taxonomic revision of the sportive lemurs (Lepilemur, Primates).
BMC evolutionary biology - 23 Feb 2006
Andriaholinirina Nicole, Fausser Jean-Luc, Roos Christian, Zinner Dietmar, Thalmann Urs, Rabarivola Clément, Ravoarimanana Iary, Ganzhorn Jörg U, Meier Bernhard, Hilgartner Roland, Walter Lutz, Zaramody Alphonse, Langer Christoph, Hahn Thomas, Zimmermann Elke, Radespiel Ute, Craul Mathias, Tomiuk Jürgen, Tattersall Ian, Rumpler Yves
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BACKGROUND: The number of species within the Malagasy genus Lepilemur and their phylogenetic relationships is disputed and controversial. In order to establish their evolutionary relationships, a comparative cytogenetic and molecular study was performed. We sequenced the complete mitochondrial cytochrome b gene (1140 bp) from 68 individuals representing all eight sportive lemur species and most major populations,...
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