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Genetic equilibrium despite habitat fragmentation in an Afrotropical bird.
Molecular ecology - 1 Jun 2004
Galbusera Peter, Githiru Mwangi, Lens Luc, Matthysen Erik
Abstract excerpt
We examined the effects of habitat fragmentation of the white-starred robin Pogonocichla stellata metapopulation in the Taita Hills archipelago, a hotspot for biodiversity which was fragmented approximately 40 years ago. Using seven microsatellite markers, we analysed the robin's genetic structure and tested for equilibrium between migration and drift (testing the probability of decreased dispersal) as well as...
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