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Molecular phylogeny and divergence of the map turtles (Emydidae: Graptemys).
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Apr 2018
Thomson Robert C, Spinks Phillip Q, Shaffer H Bradley
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The map turtles (genus Graptemys) comprise a morphologically diverse clade that forms a major component of the southeastern US hotspot of chelonian diversity. Map turtles have experienced both recent and rapid diversification resulting in long-standing uncertainty regarding species boundaries and phylogenetic relationships within the genus as well as timing of their divergence. We present a phylogeny for the...
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