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Casey, S. C., H. J. Hall, H.F. Stanley, and A. J. C. Vincent. 2004. The origin and evolution of seahorses (genus Hippocampus): a phylogenetic study using the cytochrome b gene of mitochondrial DNA. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 2(30):261-272.

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Related websites:

• Interested in learning more about H. bargibanti? Visit these related websites!
  http://eol.org/pages/994189/details - These are pages from the Encyclopedia of Life written about this specific species of pygmy seahorse.
  http://www.seahorseworlds.com - This website includes information on the entire genus Hippocampus, with a section dedicated to pygmy seahorses.
  http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/the-bargibantis-pygmy-seahorse - This website includes general information and pictures of H. bargibanti. Ever wanted to see a video of a pygmy seahorse yawning? Well, now you do! Visit this site to see the video.
  

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