| genotyping of capreolus pygargus fossil dna from denisova cave reveals phylogenetic relationships between ancient and modern populations. | the extant roe deer (capreolus gray, 1821) includes two species: the european roe deer (c. capreolus) and the siberian roe deer (c. pygargus) that are distinguished by morphological and karyotypical differences. the siberian roe deer occupies a vast area of asia and is considerably less studied than the european roe deer. modern systematics of the siberian roe deer remain controversial with 4 morphological subspecies. roe deer fossilized bones are quite abundant in denisova cave (altai mountains ... | 2011 | 21897868 |