DNA barcoding and morphological identification of neotropical ichthyoplankton from the Upper Paraná and São Francisco.
J Fish Biol
; 87(1): 159-68, 2015 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The identification of fish larvae from two neotropical hydrographic basins using traditional morphological taxonomy and DNA barcoding revealed no conflicting results between the morphological and barcode identification of larvae. A lower rate (25%) of correct morphological identification of eggs as belonging to migratory or non-migratory species was achieved. Accurate identification of ichthyoplankton by DNA barcoding is an important tool for fish reproductive behaviour studies, correct estimation of biodiversity by detecting eggs from rare species, as well as defining environmental and management strategies for fish conservation in the neotropics.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Óvulo
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Código de Barras del ADN Taxonómico
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Peces
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Año:
2015
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Article