Population structure and gene flow in the Sheepnose mussel (Plethobasus cyphyus) and their implications for conservation
Abstract North American freshwater mussel species have experienced substantial range fragmentation and population reductions. These impacts have the potential to reduce genetic connectivity among populations and increase the risk of losing genetic diversity. Thirteen microsatellite loci and an 883 b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-02-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.8630 |