A genetic and morphological analysis of species complexes within the genus Patella

Limpets of the genus Patella are very common intertidal molluscs that have a widespread world-wide distribution. Despite this, the systematics of the genus is still in a state of confusion. However, in comparison to other regions, the southern African representatives of Patella are fairly well characterised. Nevertheless, some long-standing taxonomic uncertainties still exist for certain of the southern African species. This thesis combines both morphological and genetic techniques to solve these uncertainties.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Biological Sciences

Year dc:date.issued

1998

Author dc:creator

• Ridgway, Tyrone Melville

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Branch, George M
• Cook, Barbara

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9719

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/9719