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ADW: Ursidae: Information |
 | | The inclusion of Ailuropoda in Ursidae was corroborated in early studies (Chorn and Hoffman, 1978; Goldman et al., 1989; O'Brien et al., 1985; and Wozencraft, 1989), but numerous molecular and morphological studies resulted in conflicting results concerning the affinity of Ailurus. |
 | | A recent, comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequences for carnivorans suggests that Ailurus is not a member of either Ursidae or Procyonidae, being instead allied with stink badgers (Mydaus), skunks, and mustelids (Flynn et al., 2005). |
 | | Molecular genetic-distance estimates among the Ursidae as indicated by one- and two-dimensional protein electrophoresis. |
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