Genetic variation was studied using protein electrophoresis of 28-38 gene loci in 1347 specimens of Apodemus agrarius, A. peninsulae, A. flavicollis, A. sylvaticus, A. alpicola, A. uralensis, A. cf. hyrcanicus, A. hermonensis, A. m. mystacinus and A. m. epimelas The data also suggest a recent separation of members of the latter group from a common ancestor, and subsequent rapid radiation, making it difficult to infer phylogenetic relationships. Some taxonomic implications of the results are discussed further.
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