Cytochrome b-based phylogeny of the Praomys group (Rodentia, Murinae): a new African radiation?
C R Biol
; 325(7): 827-40, 2002 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Complete cytochrome b gene sequences allows, for the first time, establishing a nearly complete phylogeny among the Praomys group sensu lato. The genera Praomys, Mastomys and Stenocephalemys appear paraphyletic. Myomys is polyphyletic and this genus name probably needs to be restricted to its type species, M. verreauxii. The genera Zelotomys and Colomys appear as sister groups. Mastomys pernanus and Malacomys verschureni nest within the Praomys group, but their generic assignation must be further clarified. The genus Heimyscus appears closest to Praomys than to Hylomyscus. The different lineages probably result from an adaptive radiation at the end of the Miocene.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Filogenia
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Grupo Citocromo b
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Muridae
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Año:
2002
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Article