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Genetic and morphometric variability in Caiman latirostris (broad-snouted caiman), reptilia, Alligatoridae.
Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological genetics and physiology - 1 Apr 2009
Amavet Patricia, Vilardi Juan César, Rosso Esteban, Saidman Beatriz
Abstract excerpt
Caiman latirostris (broad-snouted caiman) is a crocodilian species from Argentina subject of management plans. The goal of this study was estimating the distribution of genetic variability using RAPD markers and quantitative traits in wild populations of C. latirostris from Santa Fe province, Argentina. We sampled animals from four populations to obtain DNA and morphometric measurements. Eight RAPD primers were...
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