BookRodrigo Barban Zucoloto, Patricia Susana Amavet, Luciano Martins Verdade, Izeni Pires Farias, editors.
Summary: "This book aims to be a comprehensive review of the literature on the conservation genetics of the New World crocodilians, from the biological and demographical aspects of the living species to the application of molecular techniques for conservation purposes. It covers the current status of the molecular genetics applied to phylogenetics, phylogeography, diversity, kinship and mating system, and hybridization, as well its implications for decision making with regards to the conservation of these species at academic and governmental levels. This book can be used as a guide for graduate and undergraduate students to understand how conservation genetics techniques are carried out and how they can help preserve not only crocodilians but also other living species"--Publisher's website.
Contents:
Preface
Chapter 1. Geographic distribution, habitat, reproduction and conservation status of crocodilians in the Americas
Chapter 2. Molecular markers applied to conservation genetics of American crocodilians
Chapter 3. Molecular Phylogenetics of the New World Crocodylia
Chapter 4. Biogeography and comparative phylogeography of New World Crocodilians
Chapter 5. Genetic diversity of New World crocodilians
Chapter 6. Crocodilians are promiscuous but not to the benefit of heterozygosity
Chapter 7. Hybridization and speciation among New World crocodilians species
Chapter 8. Crocodilian Genome Advances
Chapter 9. How genetic tools can help crocodilians' management and governance
Chapter 10. Perspectives and final considerations about the molecular ecology of New World crocodilians
Index.