Feathers from Museum Bird Skins: A Good Source of DNA for Phylogenetic Studies

A technique for analyzing bird DNA that involves removing specimens from museum skins is described. The method offers a good source of DNA for phylogenetic research.

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Published in:The Condor (Los Angeles, Calif.) Calif.), 1993-05, Vol.95 (2), p.465-466
Main Authors: Leeton, Peter, Christidis, Leslie, Westerman, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal wings
Aves
Birds
Cytochromes
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
DNA fingerprinting
Extinct species
Feathers
Geopsittacus occidentalis
Melopsittacus undulatus
Ornithology
Phylogenetics
Polymerase chain reaction
Short Communications
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Summary:A technique for analyzing bird DNA that involves removing specimens from museum skins is described. The method offers a good source of DNA for phylogenetic research.
ISSN:0010-5422
1938-5129
2732-4621
DOI:10.2307/1369369