Journal article
Comparison of genetic variability of North and South Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena), using DNA fingerprinting
Abstract
The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is the most endangered large whale in the world and shows few signs of recovery despite over 60 years of protection. In contrast, the South Atlantic right whale (E. australis), a closely related species, appears to be recovering successfully. Using DNA extracted from skin biopsy samples and two hypervariable minisatellite probes, we compared the levels of genetic diversity within the two …
Authors
Schaeff CM; Kraus SD; Brown MW; Perkins JS; Payne R; White BN
Journal
Canadian Journal of Zoology, Vol. 75, No. 7, pp. 1073–1080
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing
Publication Date
July 1, 1997
DOI
10.1139/z97-129
ISSN
0008-4301