Phylogeny and biogeography of African Murinae based on mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences, with a new tribal classification of the subfamily

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Within the subfamily Murinae, African murines represent 25% of species biodiversity, making this group ideal for detailed studies of the patterns and timing of diversification of the African endemic fauna and its relationships with A...

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Main Authors: Chades Marion, Catzeflis François, Denys Christiane, Aplin Ken, Lecompte Emilie, Chevret Pascale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/8/199