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The comparison of partial sequence of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene nucleotides for different Indriidae allowed us to confirm the species status ofAvahi laniger, A. occidentalis, and Propithecus tattersalli. The nucleotide sequence allowed also to propose a phylogenetic tree which is discussed taking into account morphological, cytogenetic and former molecular biology data.
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Razafindraibe, H., Montagnon, D., Ravoarimanana, B.I. et al. Interspecific nucleotide sequence differences in the cytochrome B gene of indriidae (Primates, Strepsirhini). Primates 41, 189–197 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02557800
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