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Phylogeography of the freshwater crab Potamon persicum (Decapoda: Potamidae): an ancestral ring species?
The Journal of heredity - 9 May 2024
Amir Afzali Yaser, Naderloo Reza, Keikhosravi Alireza, Klaus Sebastian
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The Zagros Mountains, characterized by complex topography and three large drainage systems, harbor the endemic freshwater crab Potamon persicum in Iran. Our study delves into the evolutionary history of P. persicum, utilizing two mitochondrial and one nuclear marker. We collected 214 specimens from 24 localities, identifying 21 haplotypes grouped into two major evolutionary lineages. Substantial differentiation...
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