Whole-genome sequencing of wild Siberian musk deer (Moschus moschiferus) provides insights into its genetic features

Abstract Background Siberian musk deer, one of the seven species, is distributed in coniferous forests of Asia. Worldwide, the population size of Siberian musk deer is threatened by severe illegal poaching for commercially valuable musk and meat, habitat losses, and forest fire. At present, this spe...

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Main Authors: Li Yi, Menggen Dalai, Rina Su, Weili Lin, Myagmarsuren Erdenedalai, Batkhuu Luvsantseren, Chimedragchaa Chimedtseren, Zhen Wang, Surong Hasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-6495-2