Genetic structure of the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) in Denmark.

OBJECTIVES:Low genetic diversity can lead to reduced average fitness in a population or even extinction. Preserving genetic connectivity across fragmented landscapes is therefore vital to counteract the negative consequences of genetic drift and inbreeding. This study aimed to assess the genetic com...

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Main Authors: Sophie Lund Rasmussen, Jeppe Lund Nielsen, Owen R Jones, Thomas B Berg, Cino Pertoldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227205