Original scientific paper

Monophyly of the family Proteidae (Amphibia: Caudata) tested by phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial 12s rDNA sequences

P. Trontelj
Š. Gorički

Abstract

A phylogenetic analysis of partial 12S rRNA mitochondrial gene sequences from representatives of salamandroid families provided moderate support for the monophyly of the family Proteidae, comprising the North American genus Necturus and the European blind cave salamander Proteus.

Keywords

Proteus anguinus; mitochondrial DNA; phylogeny; salamander

Hrčak ID:

10883

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/10883

Publication date:

30.9.2003.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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