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Mitochondrial genome diversity and population structure of the giant squid Architeuthis: genetics sheds new light on one of the most enigmatic marine species.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 22 May 2013
Winkelmann Inger, Campos Paula F, Strugnell Jan, Cherel Yves, Smith Peter J, Kubodera Tsunemi, Allcock Louise, Kampmann Marie-Louise, Schroeder Hannes, Guerra Angel, Norman Mark, Finn Julian, Ingrao Debra, Clarke Malcolm, Gilbert M Thomas P
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Despite its charismatic appeal to both scientists and the general public, remarkably little is known about the giant squid Architeuthis, one of the largest of the invertebrates. Although specimens of Architeuthis are becoming more readily available owing to the advancement of deep-sea fishing techniques, considerable controversy exists with regard to topics as varied as their taxonomy, biology and even behaviour....
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