Funk, Stephan M. ; Verma, Sunil Kumar ; Larson, Greger ; Prasad, Kasturi ; Singh, Lalji ; Narayan, Goutam ; Fa, John E. (2007) The pygmy hog is a unique genus: 19th century taxonomists got it right first time round Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 45 (2). pp. 427-436. ISSN 1055-7903
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Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2007.08.007
Abstract
The pygmy hog, Sus salvanius, the smallest and rarest extant suid was first described as the only member of the genus Porcula. It is currently regarded as member of the genus Sus and a sister taxon of the domestic pig/Eurasian wild boar (Sus scrofa). Phylogenetic analyses of 2316 bp from three mtDNA loci (control-region, cytochrome b, 16S) by Bayesian inference and statistical testing of alternative phylogenetic hypotheses all support the original classification of the pygmy hog as a unique genus. Thus, we propose that the species name Porcula salvania should be resurrected. The reclassification will heighten awareness of the need for the future protection and survival of this unique species.
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| Keywords: | Pygmy Hog; Porcula salvania; Sus; Alternative Phylogenetic Hypotheses; Cytochrome b; Control Region; 16S |
| ID Code: | 46848 |
| Deposited On: | 06 Jul 2011 06:52 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2011 06:52 |
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