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11/24/2014

Prospective molecular markers for the identification of illegally traded angelsharks (Squatina) and dolphin (Sotalia guianensis)

Cytochrome b; Endangered species; Fishery product identification; Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism

Endangered angelsharks and a protected dolphin species are illegally traded in Brazil. In this study, we determined prospective molecular markers for detecting these species in the trade of angelshark carcasses and ‘dolphin’ eyeball amulets. We compiled publicly available as well as new and unpublished cytochrome b (cyt b) DNA sequences for species involved in these ... more

L.H.O. Falcão; M.A.A. Furtado-Neto; R. Maggioni; V.V. Faria

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