Comparing raccoon major histocompatibility complex diversity in native and introduced ranges: Evidence for the importance of functional immune diversity for adaptation and survival in novel environments
Abstract The adaptive potential of invasive species is related to the genetic diversity of the invader, which is influenced by genetic drift and natural selection. Typically, the genetic diversity of invaders is studied with neutral genetic markers; however, the expectation of reduced diversity has...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-04-01
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Series: | Evolutionary Applications |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12898 |