Molecular systematics of Nycticebus coucang and its relationships to the other Malaysian primates based on cyt B gene sequences


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Ahmad Ampeng, . and Shukor M. Nor, . and Clyde Mahani Mansor, . and Zainal Zahari Zainuddin, . and Vun Vui Fui, . and Norlindawati Abd. Pateh, . and Badrul Munir Md-Zain, . and Ang Khai Chung, . and Maklarin Lakim, . Molecular systematics of Nycticebus coucang and its relationships to the other Malaysian primates based on cyt B gene sequences. pp. 119-126. ISSN 0121-8126

Abstract

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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Abstract

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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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Primates
AGROVOC Term: Macaca
AGROVOC Term: Molecular genetics
AGROVOC Term: Extraction
AGROVOC Term: DNA
AGROVOC Term: Locus
AGROVOC Term: Gene sequence
AGROVOC Term: DNA sequence
AGROVOC Term: Phylogeny
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8418

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