Phylogenetic relationships of otters (Carnivora: Mustelidae) based on mitochondrial cytochrome b sequences

Journal of Zoology

Volumn 246, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 401-416

  Koepfli, K P ^a   Wayne, R K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Cytochrome b; Lutrinae; Otter; Phylogeny

Indexed keywords

CARNIVORA; LONTRA FELINA; LUTRINAE; MAMMALIA; MUSTELA; MUSTELIDAE; PTERONURA BRASILIENSIS;

EID: 0032437238     PISSN: 09528369     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0952836998009820     Document Type: Article

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