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Genetic variation and population structure in the endangered Hermann's tortoise: the roles of geography and human-mediated processes.
The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000
Perez Melanie, Livoreil Barbara, Mantovani Sara, Boisselier Marie-Catherine, Crestanello Barbara, Abdelkrim Jawad, Bonillo Céline, Goutner Vassilis, Lambourdière Josie, Pierpaoli Massimo, Sterijovski Bogoljub, Tomovic Ljiljana, Vilaça Sibelle T, Mazzotti Stefano, Bertorelle Giorgio
Abstract excerpt
The Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is an endangered land tortoise distributed in disjoint populations across Mediterranean Europe. We investigated its genetic variation by typing 1 mitochondrial locus and 9 nuclear microsatellites in approximately 300 individuals from 22 localities. Our go...
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