Ecological Speciation of King Rails (Rallus elegans) and Clapper Rails (Rallus longirostris)

Ecological speciation is a process involving adaptation to different environments leading to reproductive isolation between populations. Hybridization between Clapper and King rails (Rallus longirostris and R. elegans) is frequent but restricted to narrow bands of brackish marsh along the Gulf of Me...

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Main Author: Maley, James Michael
Other Authors: Sheldon, Frederick H.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2012
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-03202012-214441/