Population structure and evolutionary history of the greater cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) from the Guinean Forests of West Africa

Population structure and evolutionary history of the greater cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) from the Guinean Forests of West Africa

Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) is a large-body old world rodent found in sub-Saharan Africa. The body size and the unique taste of the meat of this major crop pest have made it a target of intense hunting and a potential consideration as a micro-livestock. However, there is insufficient knowl...

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Main Authors: Isaac A. Babarinde, Adeniyi C. Adeola, Chabi A. M. S. Djagoun, Lotanna M. Nneji, Agboola O. Okeyoyin, George Niba, Ndifor K. Wanzie, Ojo C. Oladipo, Ayotunde O. Adebambo, Semiu F. Bello, Said I. Ng’ang’a, Wasiu A. Olaniyi, Victor M. O. Okoro, Babatunde E. Adedeji, Omotoso Olatunde, Adeola O. Ayoola, Moise M. Matouke, Yun-yu Wang, Oscar J. Sanke, Saidu O. Oseni, Christopher D. Nwani, Robert W. Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
genetic diversity
population structure
lower guinean forests
mitochondrial sequences
Thryonomys swinderianus
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2023.1041103/full

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