ISSN:
1573-8604
Keywords:
allozyme variability
;
genetic diversity
;
sportive lemurs
;
speciation
;
RAPD polymorphism
;
chromosome analysis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract We studied the genetic differentiation of five populations of red-tailed sportive lemur Lepilemur ruficaudatus by means of allozyme variability and RAPD polymorphisms in order to test whether the Tsiribihina River separates the distribution areas of Lepilemur ruficaudatus and and L. edwardsi. Genetic data as well as the karyotype of a male individual clearly indicate that the Andramasay Forest in the north of Tsiribihina River is inhabited by Lepilemur ruficaudatus and not by L. edwardsi. We propose that the distribution of the two species are separated by the Manambolo River. However, the northernmost population of Lepilemur ruficaudatus inhabiting the Andramasay Forest is gentically differentiated from those that inhabit the dry forest in the south of Tsiribihina River.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1005546709911
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