November 5th, 2019

First Reconstruction of Kinship in a Scalloped Hammerhead Shark Aggregation

First Reconstruction of Kinship in a Scalloped Hammerhead Shark Aggregation

First Reconstruction of Kinship in a Scalloped Hammerhead Shark Aggregation Reveals the Mating Patterns and Breeding Sex Ratio Amandine D. Marie, Christophe Herbinger, Philippe Fullsack, Ciro Rico ABSTRACT: Sharks constitute one of the most threatened clades (Selachimorpha) of all marine fish, and substantial management efforts are required to help the recovery of their populations worldwide.

Swordfish or Shark Slice? A Rapid Response by COIBar–RFLP

Swordfish or Shark Slice? A Rapid Response by COIBar–RFLP

Swordfish or Shark Slice? A Rapid Response by COIBar–RFLP Venera Ferrito, Alessandra Raffa, Luana Rossitto, Concetta Federico, Salvatore Saccone, Anna Maria Pappalardo ABSTRACT: Market transparency is in strong demand by consumers, and the authentication of species is an important step for seafood traceability. In this study, a simple molecular strategy, COIBar–RFLP (cytochrome oxidase I barcode–restriction