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DNA Barcoding unveils cryptic lineages of Hoplias malabaricus from Northeastern Brazil.
Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia - 1 Jan 2000
Pires W M M, Barros M C, Fraga E C
Abstract excerpt
The trahira or wolf fish - Hoplias malabaricus- is a valid species, although recent cytogenetic and molecular studies have indicated the existence of a species complex. In this context, the present study analyzed the mitochondrial COI marker to determine the levels of genetic diversity of specimens from the Brazilian state of Maranhão, and verify the occurrence of distinct lineages within the study area. Samples...
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