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Genetic evidence for multiple sources of the non-native fish Cichlasoma urophthalmus (Günther; Mayan Cichlids) in southern Florida.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Harrison Elizabeth, Trexler Joel C, Collins Timothy M, Vazquez-Domínguez Ella, Razo-Mendivil Ulises, Matamoros Wilfredo A, Barrientos Christian
Abstract excerpt
The number and diversity of source populations may influence the genetic diversity of newly introduced populations and affect the likelihood of their establishment and spread. We used the cytochrome b mitochondrial gene and nuclear microsatellite loci to identify the sources of a successful invader in southern Florida, USA, Cichlasoma urophthalmus (Mayan cichlid). Our cytochrome b data supported an introduction...
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