Genetic analysis of sympatric morphotypes of common dolphins (genus Delphinus)

A molecular genetic study was initiated to determine whether the two forms of Delphinus delphis Linnaeus are genetically distinct in the Northeast Pacific. The results indicated that these populations of common dolphin are reproductively isolated from one another and may represent separate species.

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Published in:Marine biology 1994-05, Vol.119 (2), p.159-167
Main Authors: ROSEL, P. E, DIZON, A. E, HEYNING, J. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Aquatic mammals
Biological and medical sciences
Delphinus delphis
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
Dolphins & porpoises
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genetics
Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution
Marine
Marine biology
Population genetics, reproduction patterns
Vertebrata
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Summary:A molecular genetic study was initiated to determine whether the two forms of Delphinus delphis Linnaeus are genetically distinct in the Northeast Pacific. The results indicated that these populations of common dolphin are reproductively isolated from one another and may represent separate species.
ISSN:0025-3162
1432-1793
DOI:10.1007/bf00349552