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Structure and Genetic Variability of the Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, Determined Using Mitochondrial DNA.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Camargo Sâmia M, Coelho Rui, Chapman Demian, Howey-Jordan Lucy, Brooks Edward J, Fernando Daniel, Mendes Natalia J, Hazin Fabio H V, Oliveira Claudio, Santos Miguel N, Foresti Fausto, Mendonça Fernando F
Abstract excerpt
Information regarding population structure and genetic connectivity is an important contribution when establishing conservation strategies to manage threatened species. The oceanic whitetip shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, is a highly migratory, large-bodied, pelagic shark listed by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List as "vulnerable" throughout its range and "critically endangered"...
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