ESTUDOS FILOGENÉTICOS DA ORDEM CHARACIFORMES: TENDÊNCIAS E CARÊNCIAS PHYLOGENETIC STUDIES OF THE ORDER CHARACIFORMES: TRENDS AND LACKS

It is estimated that the number of species existing today is nearly 3 to 5 million. Among freshwater fish, the order Characiformes is among the most diverse, with nearly 2.000 species. The classification of this group has been re-evaluated and further studies should be made to establish their phylogenetic relationships. Through scientometric data is possible to identify trends and knowledge development, indicating which approaches

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