Genetic comparison of Altai and Gobi argali sheep (Ovis ammon) populations using mitochondrial and microsatellite markers: Implication on conservation

Argali sheep is an ungulate, which inhabits the north, west, south and central regions of Mongolia. There are two major populations (Altai and Gobi) in Mongolia, but their taxonomic classification as subspecies is often disputed among researchers. Furthermore, there is no recent study about the popu...

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Main Authors: Baatar Delgerzul, Zunduibaatar Unudbayasgalan, Tsenddorj Bilguun, Chuluunbat Battsetseg, Baranz Galbadrahk, Batsukh Tserendulam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mongolian Academy of Sciences 2019-12-01
Series:Proceedings of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mongoliajol.info/index.php/PMAS/article/view/1247