Genetic differentiation between cave and surface-dwelling populations of <it>Garra barreimiae </it>(Cyprinidae) in Oman

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Phenotypic similarities among cave-dwelling animals displaying troglomorphic characters (e.g. reduced eyes and lack of pigmentation) have induced a long-term discussion about the forces driving convergent evolution. Here we introduce...

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Main Authors: Seemann Robert, Haring Elisabeth, Kruckenhauser Luise, Sattmann Helmut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/11/172