Mitochondrial DNA Variability and Conservation Genetics of the Sumatran Rhinoceros

The purpose of our study was to survey the pattern and extent of genetic heterogeneity among the remaining populations of Sumatran rhinoceros by analyzing the rapidly evolving mitochondrial control region. Our results constitute the most extensive contribution so far to our understanding of the gene...

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Published in:Conservation biology 1997-04, Vol.11 (2), p.539-543
Main Authors: Morales, Juan Carlos, Andau, Patrick Mahedi, Supriatna, Jatna, Zainuddin, Zainal-Zahari, Melnick, Don J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Breeding
Conservation biology
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Environmental conservation
Evolutionary genetics
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution
Habitat conservation
Haplotypes
Mitochondrial DNA
Nucleotides
Population genetics
Population genetics, reproduction patterns
Research Notes
Vertebrata
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:The purpose of our study was to survey the pattern and extent of genetic heterogeneity among the remaining populations of Sumatran rhinoceros by analyzing the rapidly evolving mitochondrial control region. Our results constitute the most extensive contribution so far to our understanding of the genetic structure of the Sumatran rhino. These data, together with additional data from nuclear genes, will provide a genetic foundation that combined with other non-genetic data will further enhance the prospects of recovery of this highly endangered mammal.
ISSN:0888-8892
1523-1739
DOI:10.1046/j.1523-1739.1997.96171.x