Evolution and connectivity in the world-wide migration system of the mallard: Inferences from mitochondrial DNA

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Main waterfowl migration systems are well understood through ringing activities. However, in mallards (<it>Anas platyrhynchos</it>) ringing studies suggest deviations from general migratory trends and traditions in waterf...

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Main Authors: Kraus Robert HS, Zeddeman Anne, van Hooft Pim, Sartakov Dmitry, Soloviev Sergei A, Ydenberg Ronald C, Prins Herbert HT
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/12/99