Phylogeography of Rattus norvegicus in the South Atlantic Ocean

Phylogeography of Rattus norvegicus in the South Atlantic Ocean

Norway rats are a globally distributed invasive species, which have colonized many islands around the world, including in the South Atlantic Ocean. We investigated the phylogeography of Norway rats across the South Atlantic Ocean and bordering continental countries. We identified haplotypes from 517...

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Main Authors: Melanie Hingston, Sally Poncet, Ken Passfield, Michael A. Tabak, Sofia I. Gabriel, Stuart B. Piertney, James C. Russell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
commensals
invasive species
island phylogeography
mitochondrial DNA
pest management
Rattus norvegicus
South Atlantic
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/8/4/32

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