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Mitochondrial DNA reveals genetic structuring of Pinna nobilis across the Mediterranean Sea.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Sanna Daria, Cossu Piero, Dedola Gian Luca, Scarpa Fabio, Maltagliati Ferruccio, Castelli Alberto, Franzoi Piero, Lai Tiziana, Cristo Benedetto, Curini-Galletti Marco, Francalacci Paolo, Casu Marco
Abstract excerpt
Pinna nobilis is the largest endemic Mediterranean marine bivalve. During past centuries, various human activities have promoted the regression of its populations. As a consequence of stringent standards of protection, demographic expansions are currently reported in many sites. The aim of this study was to provide the first large broad-scale insight into the genetic variability of P. nobilis in the area that...
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