A PATERNITY TEST CASE FOR THE KILLER WHALE ( ORCINUS ORCA ) BY DNA FINGERPRINTING

A bstract The minisatellite DNA profiles from four captive killer whales (two adult males, a female and her calf) were compared to determine paternity between two potential fathers. One of the males was clearly excluded, while the other shared all paternal bands with the calf. The background of this...

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Published in:Marine Mammal Science
Main Authors: Hoelzel, A. Rus, Ford, John K. B., Dover, Gabriel A.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1991
Subjects:
Aquatic Science
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Killer Whale
Orca
Orcinus orca
Killer whale
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-7692.1991.tb00548.x
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Summary:A bstract The minisatellite DNA profiles from four captive killer whales (two adult males, a female and her calf) were compared to determine paternity between two potential fathers. One of the males was clearly excluded, while the other shared all paternal bands with the calf. The background of this technique, and its potential applications in captive breeding programs and field studies are discussed.

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