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Evidence of Introgression between Masked Shrews (Sorex cinerus), and Prairie Shrews (S. haydeni), in Minnesota.

Authors :
Brunet, Anja K.
Zink, Robert M.
Kramer, Kristin M.
Blackwell-Rago, Rachelle C.
Farrell, Shannon L.
Line, Theresa V.
Birney, Elmer C.
Source :
American Midland Naturalist. Jan2002, Vol. 147 Issue 1, p116. 7p. 1 Chart, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the distribution of Masked Shrews and Prairie Shrews in Minnesota and examines the possibility of intergradation. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA sequences for shrews; Extent of introgression between the two species; Assessment of the use of morphological characteristics to distinguish the two species.

Subjects

Subjects :
*SHREWS
*ANIMAL morphology
*SPECIES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00030031
Volume :
147
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Midland Naturalist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6000700
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1674/0003-0031(2002)147[0116:EOIBMS]2.0.CO;2