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Mitochondrial DNA patterns in the Macaronesia islands: Variation within and among archipelagos.
American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Apr 2010
Santos Cristina, Fregel Rosa, Cabrera Vincente M, González Ana M, Larruga José M, Lima Manuela
Abstract excerpt
Macaronesia covers four Atlantic archipelagos: the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, and the Cape Verde islands. When discovered by Europeans in the 15th century, only the Canaries were inhabited. Historical reports highlight the impact of Iberians on settlement in Macaronesia. Although important differences in their settlement are documented, its influence on their genetic structures and relationships has yet...
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