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
Publication date:
30.9.2003.
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