Greater Genetic Diversity in Spatially Restricted Coral Reef Fishes Suggests Secondary Contact among Differentiated Lineages

Greater Genetic Diversity in Spatially Restricted Coral Reef Fishes Suggests Secondary Contact among Differentiated Lineages

The maintenance of genetic diversity is a central goal of conservation. It is the raw material for evolutionary change and if lost, can accelerate extinction of species. According to theory, total genetic diversity should be less in species with restricted ranges and in populations on the margins of...

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Main Authors: M. Julian Caley, Line K. Bay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-09-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
geographical range
genetic diversity
genetic structure
widespread
spatially restricted
peripheral
central
coral reef fishes
Pomacentridae
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/3/3/483/

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