Is MHC diversity a better marker for conservation than neutral genetic diversity? A case study of two contrasting dolphin populations
Abstract Genetic diversity is essential for populations to adapt to changing environments. Measures of genetic diversity are often based on selectively neutral markers, such as microsatellites. Genetic diversity to guide conservation management, however, is better reflected by adaptive markers, incl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-06-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5265 |