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Genetic diversity in a unique population of dugong (Dugong dugon) along the sea coasts of Thailand.
Scientific reports - 2 Jun 2021
Poommouang Anocha, Kriangwanich Wannapimol, Buddhachat Kittisak, Brown Janine L, Piboon Promporn, Chomdej Siriwadee, Kampuansai Jatupol, Mekchay Supamit, Kaewmong Patcharaporn, Kittiwattanawong Kongkiat, Nganvongpanit Korakot
Abstract excerpt
Dugong (Dugong dugon) populations have been shrinking globally, due in large part to habitat fragmentation, degradation and ocean pollution, and today are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Thus, determining genetic diversity in the remaining populations is essential for conservation planning and protection. In this study, measures of inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers and mtDNA D-loop typing were used to...
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