Phylogenetic position of the fish genus Ellopostoma (Teleostei: Cypriniformes) using molecular genetic data

0337216 - ÚŽFG 2010 RIV DE eng J - Journal Article
Bohlen, Jörg - Šlechtová, Vendula
Phylogenetic position of the fish genus Ellopostoma (Teleostei: Cypriniformes) using molecular genetic data.
Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters. Roč. 20, č. 2 (2009), s. 157-162. ISSN 0936-9902
R&D Projects: GA ČR GA206/05/2556; GA ČR GA206/08/0637
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z50450515
Keywords : Genus Ellopostoma * Cypriniformes * Molecular genetic
Subject RIV: EG - Zoology
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We investigated the phylogenetic position of Ellopostoma based on nuclear sequence data (RAG-1 gene). Ellopostoma is a member of the superfamily Cobitoidea (loaches) of Cypriniformes, but does not belong to any of the currently recognised families. It represents an independent lineage, recognised as a distinct new family Ellopostomatidae, characterized by a square and oblique snout, a small protrusible mouth, a single pair of barbels, large eyes and 35-38 pharyngeal teeth.
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