Phylogeographic Analysis Suggests a Recent Population Bottleneck in the Rare Red Sea Tridacna squamosina

Phylogeographic Analysis Suggests a Recent Population Bottleneck in the Rare Red Sea Tridacna squamosina

Giant clams are an important ecological component of coral reefs in the Red Sea, as they enhance the reef’s productivity and provide habitat that can increase diversity. Three species of giant clams, namely Tridacna maxima, T. squamosa, and T. squamosina have been described within the Red Sea. Howev...

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Main Authors: Kah Kheng Lim, Susann Rossbach, Nathan R. Geraldi, Ester A. Serrão, Carlos M. Duarte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
rare species
extinction
conservation biology
Western Indian Ocean
Tridacna
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.628142/full

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