A molecular phylogenetic survey of the nightjars and allies (Caprimulgiformes) with special emphasis on the potoos (Nyctibiidae).

doi:10.1006/mpev.1996.0073

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A molecular phylogenetic survey of the nightjars and allies (Caprimulgiformes) with special emphasis on the potoos (Nyctibiidae).

Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Oct 1996

Mariaux J, Braun M J

Abstract excerpt

A 656-pb fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene was sequenced for six species of Central and South American potoos (genus Nyctibius, Nyctibiidae) as well as for selected representatives of all other caprimulgiform families. Sequence divergence among potoos was much higher (11.1-16.2%) th...

Topics

Amino Acid Sequence
Animals
Base Sequence
Birds
Chickens
Codon
Cytochrome b Group
DNA, Mitochondrial
Genetic Variation
Molecular Sequence Data
Phylogeny
Sequence Alignment
Species Specificity

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