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Detecting introgressive hybridization to maintain genetic integrity in endangered large waterbird: a case study in milky stork.
Scientific reports - 1 Jun 2023
Kaminsin Damisa, Warrit Natapot, Sankhom Rangsinee, Piamsanga Krittee, Sanannu Saowaphang, Baicharoen Sudarath, Wiwegweaw Amporn
Abstract excerpt
Hybridization between milky stork (Mycteria cinerea) and painted stork (M. leucocephala) occurs frequently in captivity. Dusit Zoo is a captive breeding facility where storks with phenotypically ambiguous patterns have recently been observed, and their status remaining inconclusive. Here, we used a combination of phenotypic characters and genetic markers (cytochrome b and 14 microsatellite markers) to distinguish...
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