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Genetic diversity of the Khorat snail-eating turtle (Malayemys khoratensis) in Thailand.
PeerJ - 1 Jan 2024
Chaianunporn Thotsapol, Mokarat Monthakarn, Ruangsakunporn Apichaya, Walalite Tanapipat, Kutanan Wibhu, Lomthaisong Khemika, Chaianunporn Kanokporn, Keithmaleesatti Sarun
Abstract excerpt
Introduction: Malayemys khoratensis is a freshwater turtle species endemic to northeastern Thailand and Lao PDR. While M. khoratensis is relatively common and widespread in Thailand, its population size and demographic trends remain largely unknown, as direct population estimates are lacking. This species faces significant threats from consumption, exploitation, and trade. Therefore, this study aims to...
Topics
- Animals
- Turtles
- Thailand
- Genetic Variation
- DNA, Mitochondrial
- Haplotypes
- Female
- Population Density
- Bayes Theorem