title: DNA barcoding highlights a cryptic species of grenadier Macrourus in the Southern Ocean.
abstract: Although three species of the genus Macrourus are recognized in the Southern Ocean, DNA sequencing of the mitochondrial COI gene revealed four well-supported clades. These barcode data suggest the presence of an undescribed species, a conclusion supported by meristic and morphometric examination of specimens.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd, Private Bag 14 901, Wellington, New Zealand. p.smith@niwa.co.nz
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Steinke
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: McMillan
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: McVeagh
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Diaz de Astarloa
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Welsford
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D058893:DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic; D003576:Electron Transport Complex IV / Q000235:genetics; D048388:Gadiformes / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics*; D013045:Species Specificity
chemical_list: D003576:Electron Transport Complex IV