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[Population genetics of Colombian guinea pigs, Cavia spp. (Rodentia: Caviidae) with RAPD molecular markers].
Revista de biologia tropical - 1 Sept 2008
Aníbal Campos Héctor, Ruiz-García Manuel
Abstract excerpt
The genus Cavia occurs in South America, mainly in grasslands. We collected blood samples from 97 individuals in six field populations and analyzed them with RAPD molecular markers. One wild type (C. anolaimae) was differentiated from the domestic form (C. porcellus), in agreement with other authors who used morphological, osteological and karyotipic results. Genetic diversity was considerable in both species,...
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