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Phylogeographic study of Apodemus ilex (Rodentia: Muridae) in Southwest China.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Liu Qi, Chen Peng, He Kai, Kilpatrick C William, Liu Shao-Ying, Yu Fa-Hong, Jiang Xue-Long
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Mountains of southwest China have complex river systems and a profoundly complex topography and are among the most important biodiversity hotspots in the world. However, only a few studies have shed light on how the mountains and river valleys promote genetic diversity. Apodemus ilex is a fine model for investigating this subject. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: To assess the genetic diversity and...
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