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Karyotype Diversity and Evolutionary Trends in Armored Catfish Species of the Genus Harttia (Siluriformes: Loricariidae).
Zebrafish - 1 Apr 2017
Blanco Daniel Rodrigues, Vicari Marcelo Ricardo, Lui Roberto Laridondo, Traldi Josiane Baccarin, Bueno Vanessa, Martinez Juliana de Fátima, Brandão Heleno, Oyakawa Osvaldo Takeshi, Moreira Filho Orlando
Abstract excerpt
Most species of the genus Harttia inhabits the headwaters of small tributaries, but some species are restricted to the main channel of some rivers. This feature, combined with limited dispersal ability, leads to the formation of small isolated populations with reduced gene flow. Currently, there are 23 taxonomically defined and recognized species, and 17 of these are found in Brazil, distributed in several...
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