Mitochondrial DNA: A Source of Genetic Markers for Studies of Similar Passerine Bird Species
- 1 October 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Auk
- Vol. 103 (4) , 676-681
- https://doi.org/10.1093/auk/103.4.676
Abstract
Restriction enzyme analyses of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of the Black-capped Chickadee (Parus atricapillus), Carolina Chickadee (P. carolinensis), and Tufted Titmouse (P. bicolor) indicate substantial genetic divergence (p = 0.04-0.09). Eleven of 14 enzymes produced fragment patterns that distinguish the two chickadees, revealing a bounty of markers for studies of these sibling species.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit: