Isn't there some problem about cost for DNA testing? I think if it were reasonable, it would be a common malachological practice.
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> From: Marco Oliverio <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 2004/03/18 Thu AM 08:24:55 EST
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> Subject: Re: Hybrids
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> Is there anyone working with genetics on this topic?
> It would be relatively easy to work it out (apart from sampling). With
> modern DNA techniques the protocol would require to sequence a nuclear and
> a mitochondrial gene from several specimens of each "pure" species. Once
> diagnostic molecular features are found the same parts are sequenced from
> the presumed hybrids. I don't annoy you with the details but if they are
> actually hybrids it would not be difficult to check it.
>
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