Molecular Identification of Shark Meat From Local Markets in Southern Brazil Based on DNA Barcoding: Evidence for Mislabeling and Trade of Endangered Species

Molecular Identification of Shark Meat From Local Markets in Southern Brazil Based on DNA Barcoding: Evidence for Mislabeling and Trade of Endangered Species

Elasmobranchs, the group of cartilaginous fishes that include sharks and rays, are especially vulnerable to overfishing due to low fecundity and late sexual maturation. A significant number of elasmobranch species are currently overexploited or threatened by fisheries activities. Additionally, sever...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Almerón-Souza, Christian Sperb, Carolina L. Castilho, Pedro I. C. C. Figueiredo, Leonardo T. Gonçalves, Rodrigo Machado, Larissa R. Oliveira, Victor H. Valiati, Nelson J. R. Fagundes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
cação
elasmobranch
cytochrome oxidase-1
shark fisheries
wildlife DNA forensics
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fgene.2018.00138/full

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