Article
Mitochondrial DNA data unveil highly divergent populations within the genus Hynobius (Caudata: Hynobiidae) in South Korea.
Molecules and cells - 1 Feb 2011
Baek Hae-Jun, Lee Mu-Yeong, Lee Hang, Min Mi-Sook
Abstract excerpt
Korean salamanders of the genus Hynobius are currently classified into 3 species, H. leechii, H. quelpaertensis, and H. yangi. To investigate the phylogenetic relationship of these species, we analyzed the partial sequence of mitochondrial cytochrome b gene (907 bp) of 197 specimens from 43 regions in South Korea. Of these specimens, 93 were additionally examined with 12S rRNA (799 bp). Based on the partial...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
