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Bernadi Damselfish 2002 by Gavan Cooke is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This study investigates the species boundaries and coloration patterns in the coral reef three-spot damsel fish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) species complex, which includes four species with varying geographical ranges and color patterns. Genetic analysis revealed that coloration patterns do not reliably predict genetic isolation, as two species formed monophyletic clades while the other two were paraphyletic, with geographical origin being a consistent factor in genetic patterns. The findings suggest that trad

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Gavan Cooke

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