Finally, we discuss the intraspecies genetic structure of Blanford s jerboa inrelation to the biogeography of the Middle East and Middle Asia.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Our study was performed on the phylogeographic structure of Blanford s jerboa ( Jaculus blanfordi(Murray, 1884))collected from nine localities in Iran, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan and was based on mitochondrial evidence indicating a slightphylogeographic divergence among the populations.
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Key Findings & Data:We aimed to amplify two frequently used mitochondrial markers, cytochrome b(cytb ) and cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) fragments, from 33 specimens obtained from the abovementioned countries.
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Conclusion & Impact:Finally, we discuss the intraspecies genetic structure of Blanford s jerboa inrelation to the biogeography of the Middle East and Middle Asia.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:33 specimens
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Our study was performed on the phylogeographic structure of Blanford s jerboa ( Jaculus blanfordi(Murray, 1884))collected from nine localities in Iran, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan and was based on mitochondrial evidence indicating a slightphylogeographic divergence among the populations. We aimed to amplify two frequently used mitochondrial markers, cytochrome b(cytb ) and cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) fragments, from 33 specimens obtained from the abovementioned countries. Ourphylogeographic analyses uncovered two distinct groups, thus supporting the presence of two subspecies:J. b. blanfordiin Iran andJ.b. turcmenicusin northern Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Finally, we discuss the intraspecies genetic structure of Blanford s jerboa inrelation to the biogeography of the Middle East and Middle Asia.
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Cite This Article
NADERI, M., MELNIKOVA, E. (2022). Mitochondrial evidence indicates a shallow phylogeographic structure for Jaculus blanfordi (Murray, 1884) populations (Rodentia: Dipodidae). Turkish Journal of Zoology, Cilt: 41 - Sayı: 6, 970–979. https://ajindex.com/articles/609699
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