Natura Croatica Issue number: Natura Croatica, Vol. 12 No.3

Monofiletičnost porodice Proteidae (Amphibia: Caudata) testirana filogenetskom analizom sekvenci mitohondrijalne 12s rDNA

Authors: P. Trontelj, Š. Gorički

Authors and affiliation

  • P. Trontelj
  • Š. Gorički

Abstract

A phylogenetic analysis of partial 12S rRNA mitochondrial gene sequences from representatives of salamandroid families provided moderate support for the monophyly of the family Proteidae, comprising the North American genus Necturus and the European blind cave salamander Proteus.

Keywords

Proteus anguinus, mitochondrial DNA, phylogeny, salamander