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Reliable genotyping of the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) using DNA isolated from a single faecal pellet.
Molecular ecology resources - 1 Jul 2013
Wedrowicz Faye, Karsa Mawar, Mosse Jennifer, Hogan Fiona E
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The koala, an Australian icon, has been added to the threatened species list. Rationale for the listing includes proposed declines in population size, threats to populations (e.g. disease) and loss and fragmentation of habitat. There is now an urgent need to obtain accurate data to assess the status of koala populations in Australia, to ensure the long-term viability of this species. Advances in genetic...
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