Localized population divergence of vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus spp.) in South Africa: Evidence from mtDNA.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Vervet monkeys are common in most tree-rich areas of South Africa, but their absence from grassland and semi-desert areas of the country suggest potentially restricted and mosaic local population patterns that may have relevance to local phenotype patterns and selection. A portion of the mitochondrial DNA control region was sequenced to study patterns of genetic differentiation.

Methods

DNA was extracted, and mitochondrial DNA sequences were obtained from 101 vervet monkeys at 15 localities, which represent both an extensive (widely across the distribution range) and intensive (more than one troop at most of the localities) sampling strategy. Analyses utilized Arlequin 3.1, MEGA 6, BEAST v1.5.2, and Network V3.6.1.

Results

The dataset contained 26 distinct h

SUBMITTER: Turner TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4715607 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature