Molecular systematics of Nycticebus coucang and its relationships to the other Malaysian primates based on cyt B gene sequences
2010
Ahmad Ampeng | Shukor M. Nor | Clyde, Mahani Mansor | Zainal Zahari Zainuddin | Vun, Vui Fui | Norlindawati Abd. Pateh | Badrul Munir Md-Zain | Ang, Khai Chung | Maklarin Lakim
This research was conducted to portray the phylogenetic relationships of a genus of Malaysian primitive primate (Nycticebus) with several groups of Malaysian higher primates (Presbytis, Trachypithecus, Macaca, and Symphalangus). We sequenced 388 base pairs of the partial Cytochrome B mtDNA gene sequences. A single individual of Tarsius bancanus was selected as an outgroup to root the tree. Data analyses were done using character-based approach (Maximum Parsimony, MP) and distance-based approach (Neighbour-joining, NJ). MP and NJ analysis show two major monophyletic clades between Nyticebus coucang and other Malaysian primates. This study supports the separation between Prosimii and Anthropoidea primates.
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