Adaptive divergence and the evolution of reproductive isolation in the wild: an empirical demonstration using introduced sockeye salmon.

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Adaptive divergence and the evolution of reproductive isolation in the wild: an empirical demonstration using introduced sockeye salmon.

Genetica - 1 Jan 2001

Hendry A P

Abstract excerpt

Populations exposed to different ecological environments should diverge for phenotypic traits that influence survival and reproduction. This adaptive divergence should reduce gene flow between populations because immigrants become less fit than residents and because hybrids perform poorly in eith...

Topics

Adaptation, Biological
Animals
Biological Evolution
Body Constitution
Female
Gene Frequency
Genetic Variation
Male
Phenotype
Phylogeny
Reproduction
Salmon
Selection, Genetic
Washington

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