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Global phylogeography of the scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini).
Molecular ecology - 1 Jul 2006
Duncan K M, Martin A P, Bowen B W, DE Couet H G
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Large marine fishes typically have little population genetic structure. The exceptions are associated with sedentary behaviour, disjunct distributions, or reproductive philopatry. Scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) incorporate the contrasting traits of oceanic habitat (usually associated with high dispersal) and possible fidelity to nursery grounds (for reproductive females). To evaluate the...
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