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Molecular and phenotypic evidence of a new species of genus Esox (Esocidae, Esociformes, Actinopterygii): the southern pike, Esox flaviae.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Lucentini Livia, Puletti Maria Elena, Ricciolini Claudia, Gigliarelli Lilia, Fontaneto Diego, Lanfaloni Luisa, Bilò Fabiana, Natali Mauro, Panara Fausto
Abstract excerpt
We address the taxonomic position of the southern European individuals of pike, performing a series of tests and comparisons from morphology, DNA taxonomy and population genetics parameters, in order to support the hypothesis that two species of pike, and not only one, exist in Europe. A strong relationship emerged between a northern genotype supported by COI, Cytb, AFLP and specific fragments, and a phenotype...
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