Project:

Vietnamese Big-Tooth Snake Diversity

Students:

Leadora Kyin, Jennifer Moy

Institution:

American Museum of Natural History, Manhattan

Mentors:

David Kizirian

Abstract:

This study will explore the diversity and phylogenetic relationships among Lycodon. Morphological data suggest that snakes collected in Vietnam might represent a new species. We will sequence DNA from the new material to identify possible new species and reevaluate relationships among Lycodon.

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