Tandemly repeated satellite DNA ofDolichopoda schiavazzii: A test for models on the evolution of highly repetitive DNA |
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Authors: | Lutz Bachmann Federica Venanzetti Valerio Sbordoni |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Genetics, Division of Evolutionary Molecular Systematics, University of Lund, Sölvegatan 29, S-223 62 Lund, Sweden |
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Abstract: | The evolutionary relationships among the Carnivora were studied in a phylogenetic analysis based on the complete mitochondrial cytochromeb gene. The study, which addressed primarily the relationships among the Caniformia, included 4 feliform and 26 caniform species, with 9 pinnipeds. The analysis identified five caniform clades: Canidae, Ailuridae (with the monotypic lesser panda), Musteloidea (Mustelidae+Procyonidae), Ursidae (including the giant panda), and Pinnipedia. The closest relatives of the Pinnipedia among terrestrial caniforms were not identified conclusively. Our analysis shows that the skunks are only distantly related to remaining mustelids (Mustelidae sensu stricto) and that the family Mustelidae, including the skunks, is paraphyletic. The relationship among the five caniform clades was unresolved, suggesting an evolutionary separation within a relatively short period of time. Based on distance values, we propose that this primary diversification took place 45 million years ago. |
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Keywords: | Carnivora Caniformia Feliformia Canidae Ailuridae Musteloidea Ursidae Pinnipedia Cytochromeb Mitochondrial DNA mtDNA Phylogeny |
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