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Two genetic stocks of Steindachneridion melanodermatum living in sympatry in nature and genetic variability of wild parents and F₁ generation.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 25 Oct 2011
Matoso D A, da Silva M, Cortinhas M C S, Cestari M M, de Almeida M C, Vicari M R, Artoni R F
Abstract excerpt
Steindachneridion melanodermatum is a large Brazilian catfish, highly prized for sport fishing and for its meat. Specimens of this species, both caught in nature from Iguacu River and F(1) fish born in captivity, were analyzed with regard to patterns of RAPD molecular markers. Genetic similarity ranged from 0.57 to 0.95; two groups were determined for the wild specimens. The results suggest different...
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