mtDNA and AFLP markers demonstrate limited genetic differentiation within the Pyganodon cataracta – Pyganodon fragilis freshwater mussel complex in Atlantic Canada
Two nominal species of freshwater mussels, Pyganodon cataracta (Say, 1817) (eastern floater) and Pyganodon fragilis (Lamarck, 1819) (Newfoundland floater), occur in Atlantic Canada, but their taxonomic status has been controversial. We analyzed the female-transmitted mitochondrial cytochrome c oxida...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Zoology |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
2012
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z2012-100 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/full-xml/10.1139/z2012-100 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z2012-100 |