Phylogeographic study of Apodemus ilex (Rodentia: Muridae) in Southwest China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Mountains of southwest China have complex river systems and a profoundly complex topography and are among the most important biodiversity hotspots in the world. However, only a few studies have shed light on how the mountains and river valleys promote genetic diversity. Apodemus ilex is a fine model for investigating this subject.

Methodology/principal findings

To assess the genetic diversity and biogeographic patterns of Apodemus ilex, the complete cytochrome b gene sequences (1,140 bp) were determined from 203 samples of A. draco/ilex that were collected from southwest China. The results obtained suggested that A. ilex and A. draco are sistergroups and diverged from each other approximately 2.25 million years ago. A. ilex could be divided into Eastern and We

SUBMITTER: Liu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3274519 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature