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Genomic variation in baboons from central Mozambique unveils complex evolutionary relationships with other Papio species.
BMC ecology and evolution - 11 Apr 2022
Santander Cindy, Molinaro Ludovica, Mutti Giacomo, Martínez Felipe I, Mathe Jacinto, Ferreira da Silva Maria Joana, Caldon Matteo, Oteo-Garcia Gonzalo, Aldeias Vera, Archer Will, Bamford Marion, Biro Dora, Bobe René, Braun David R, Hammond Philippa, Lüdecke Tina, Pinto Maria José, Meira Paulo Luis, Stalmans Marc, Regala Frederico Tátá, Bertolini Francesco, Moltke Ida, Raveane Alessandro, Pagani Luca, Carvalho Susana, Capelli Cristian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique hosts a large population of baboons, numbering over 200 troops. Gorongosa baboons have been tentatively identified as part of Papio ursinus on the basis of previous limited morphological analysis and a handful of mitochondrial DNA sequences. However, a recent morphological and morphometric analysis of Gorongosa baboons pinpointed the occurrence of several traits...
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