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Speciation in an avian complex endemic to the mountains of Middle America (Ergaticus, Aves: Parulidae).
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Mar 2012
Barrera-Guzmán Alfredo O, Milá Borja, Sánchez-González Luis A, Navarro-Sigüenza Adolfo G
Abstract excerpt
The implementation of the phylogeographic approach for the study of biodiversity is critical in poorly sampled regions like the montane systems of Middle America, as complex evolutionary histories often result in the presence of independent lineages not properly considered by traditional taxonomy. Herein we sequenced 2370 bp of mtDNA (ND2, cyt b and ATPase) from 81 individuals of Ergaticus, a complex of birds...
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