A study of the impact of population bottlenecks on the genetics and morphology of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) on the island of South Georgia
Numerous studies have shown that population bottlenecks result in loss of genetic diversity and as a consequence of this, it is commonly inferred that there is a loss of evolutionary potential. It is rare that circumstances are such that there should be well documented details of the founder event,...
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Durham University
2007
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.486473 |