Innovative molecular approach to the identification of Colossoma macropomum and its hybrids
Tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) is the fish species most commonly raised in the Brazilian fish farms. The species is highly adaptable to captive conditions, and is both fast-growing and relatively fecund. In recent years, artificial breeding has produced hybrids with Characiform species, known as &q...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academia Brasileira de Ciências
2012-06-01
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Series: | Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652012000200020 |