Evidence of strong population bottleneck in genetics of endangered Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus)

The Brazilian Merganser is one of the rarest birds of South America with three known remnant populations in Brazil and only 250 individuals existing in the wild. Thus, evaluating the genetic variability within the remaining population is essential to its conservation. This study assessed genetic div...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of ornithology 2020-04, Vol.161 (2), p.521-527
Hauptverfasser:	Maia, T. A., Campos, D. P., Silva, L. R., Lins, L. V., Ribeiro, F., Sebaio, F., Rodrigues, F. R., Dantas, G. P. M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biomedical and Life Sciences Conservation Cytochrome b Ecology Endangered & extinct species Endangered species Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management Genetic diversity Genetic variability Haplotypes Inbreeding Life Sciences Mergus octosetaceus Microsatellites Mitochondrial DNA National parks Original Article Population bottleneck Population genetics Species extinction Wildlife conservation Zoology
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