Phenotypic Plasticity of Some Land Snails Determined by PCR/RFLP of SrDNA.
Journal of the Egyptian German Society of Zoology • 2004
Publication Information
Authors
Mahmoud M. Desouky and Mohammed. H Awwad
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Journal
Journal of the Egyptian German Society of Zoology
Publisher
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Volume
45
Issue
D
Pages
37 - 52
publication.type
Local
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Abstract
PCR/RFLP of SrDNA was used to differentiate two coloumorphs [colour morphs] of Theba pisana (unbanded and banded) and three species of genus Monacha (M. cantiana, M. cartusiana and M. obstructa). EcoRI and Smal restriction endonucleases gave low levels of intraspecific profile for all the studied species of the two genera (Theba and Monacha). Other enzymes including Aval, NsiI, Aatl, AsuI and Nael were tested for their ability to differentiate these species. The study demonstrated that the SrRNA gene contains useful genetic markers for the identification of these snails.
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