Publications by authors named "Kellie Koerner"
Article Synopsis
- The study presents a new Guanidine-based ancient DNA extraction method for analyzing fluid-preserved specimens from museum collections, particularly targeting the genus Orestias, a group of cichlid fish known for their complex taxonomy.
- DNA was successfully extracted from both living and extinct species of Orestias, including the extinct O. cuvieri, using type specimens stored in a museum in Paris, enabling a re-evaluation of the species' relationships.
- The researchers created a detailed molecular phylogeny of Orestias, identifying four distinct clades and redefining their taxonomic relationships, while noting that the mulleri complex appeared to be polyphyletic, indicating multiple evolutionary lineages.
