Genetic diversity and connectivity of the megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios)
The megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) was described as a new species in 1983. Since then, only ca. 100 individuals have been observed or caught. Its horizontal migration, dispersal, and connectivity patterns are still unknown due to its rarity. Two genetic markers were used in this study to reve...
Main Authors: | Shang Yin Vanson Liu, Shoou Jeng Joung, Chi-Ju Yu, Hua-Hsun Hsu, Wen-Pei Tsai, Kwang Ming Liu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-03-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/4432.pdf |
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