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Habitat fragmentation causes bottlenecks and inbreeding in the European tree frog (Hyla arborea).
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 22 Jun 2004
Andersen Liselotte W, Fog Kåre, Damgaard Christian
Abstract excerpt
A genetic study of the European tree frog, Hyla arborea, in Denmark was undertaken to examine the population structure on mainland Jutland and the island of Lolland after a period of reduction in suitable habitat and population sizes. The two regions have experienced the same rate of habitat loss but fragmentation has been more severe on Lolland. Genetic variation based on 12 polymorphic DNA microsatellites was...
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