A mitogenomic perspective on the ancient, rapid radiation in the Galliformes with an emphasis on the Phasianidae

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Galliformes is a well-known and widely distributed Order in Aves. The phylogenetic relationships of galliform birds, especially the turkeys, grouse, chickens, quails, and pheasants, have been studied intensively, likely because o...

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Main Authors: Sun Yan-Bo, Liang Lu, Shen Yong-Yi, Yue Bi-Song, Yang Xiao-Jun, Murphy Robert W, Zhang Ya-Ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/132