Genetic diversity in different populations of sloths assessed by DNA fingerprinting
Braz. j. biol
;
62(3): 503-508, Aug. 2002. ilus, tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In this study we analyzed a population of Bradypus torquatus with individuals originally distributed in different localities of Bahia, and two populations of B. variegatus with individuals from Bahia and Sõo Paulo States. Using the DNA fingerprinting method, we assessed the genetic variability within and between populations. Analysis of the DNA profiles revealed genetic similarity indices ranging from 0.34 ± 0.07 to 0.87 ± 0.04. Similar low levels of genetic variability were found only in isolated mammalian populations or among related individuals. This study presents the first analyses of genetic diversity in sloth populations
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Main subject:
Sloths
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Genetic Variation
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DNA Fingerprinting
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. biol
Journal subject:
Biology
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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