Pool Age and Local Habitat Are Associated with Effective Number of Breeders in Spotted Salamander Populations Colonizing Created Vernal Pools

Population genetics can reveal whether colonization of created habitats has been successful and inform future strategies for habitat creation. We used genetic analysis to investigate spotted salamander (<i>Ambystoma maculatum</i>) colonization of created vernal pools and explored the imp...

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Main Authors: Alice R. Millikin, Stephanie S. Coster, Amy B. Welsh, James T. Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/2/124