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Genomic tools for evolution and conservation in the chimpanzee: Pan troglodytes ellioti is a genetically distinct population.
PLoS genetics - 1 Jan 2012
Bowden Rory, MacFie Tammie S, Myers Simon, Hellenthal Garrett, Nerrienet Eric, Bontrop Ronald E, Freeman Colin, Donnelly Peter, Mundy Nicholas I
Abstract excerpt
In spite of its evolutionary significance and conservation importance, the population structure of the common chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, is still poorly understood. An issue of particular controversy is whether the proposed fourth subspecies of chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes ellioti, from parts of Nigeria and Cameroon, is genetically distinct. Although modern high-throughput SNP genotyping has had a major impact...
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