Mitochondrial haplotype diversity in the tortoise species <it>Testudo graeca </it>from North Africa and the Middle East

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To help conservation programs of the endangered spur-thighed tortoise and to gain better insight into its systematics, genetic variation and evolution in the tortoise species <it>Testudo graeca </it>(Testudines: Testudini...

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Main Authors: Zorgdrager Fokla, Ballasina Donato LP, van der Kuyl Antoinette C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-04-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/5/29