Evaluating manta ray mucus as an alternative DNA source for population genetics study: underwater-sampling, dry-storage and PCR success

Sharks and rays are increasingly being identified as high-risk species for extinction, prompting urgent assessments of their local or regional populations. Advanced genetic analyses can contribute relevant information on effective population size and connectivity among populations although acquiring...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Tom Kashiwagi, Elisabeth A. Maxwell, Andrea D. Marshall, Ana B. Christensen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2015-08-01
Subjects:	Animal welfare CITES Fish pain Eco-tourism Epidermal cells CMS
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/1188.pdf