Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5920123 Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 2012 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Past climatic fluctuations influenced the divergence of two sympatric sister species. ► Genetic sequences of Galerella nigrata form distinct monophyletic clades. ► Divergence of G. nigrata from G. sanguinea occurred 3.85-4.27 million years ago. ► Estimated divergence time coincides with a period of global cooling and strong aridity. ► The two species have not yet undergone complete reproductive isolation.
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Species boundaries and possible hybridization between the black mongoose (Galerella nigrata) and the slender mongoose (Galerella sanguinea)
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