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Conservation genetics of the Philippine tarsier: cryptic genetic variation restructures conservation priorities for an island archipelago primate.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Brown Rafe M, Weghorst Jennifer A, Olson Karen V, Duya Mariano R M, Barley Anthony J, Duya Melizar V, Shekelle Myron, Neri-Arboleda Irene, Esselstyn Jacob A, Dominy Nathaniel J, Ong Perry S, Moritz Gillian L, Luczon Adrian, Diesmos Mae Lowe L, Diesmos Arvin C, Siler Cameron D
Abstract excerpt
Establishment of conservation priorities for primates is a particular concern in the island archipelagos of Southeast Asia, where rates of habitat destruction are among the highest in the world. Conservation programs require knowledge of taxonomic diversity to ensure success. The Philippine tarsier is a flagship species that promotes environmental awareness and a thriving ecotourism economy in the Philippines....
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