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The introduction and distribution of the carp, C. carpio, in Australia are examined. Historical reports, standard taxonomic techniques, and rote in electrophoresis indicate that at least three distinct populations of carp exist in Australia and that one population has hybridized with the goldfish Carassius auratus.
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Shearer et al. (1978) studied this question.