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Effects of environmental pollution on microsatellite DNA diversity in wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) populations.
Environmental toxicology and chemistry - 1 Nov 2005
Berckmoes Veerle, Scheirs Jan, Jordaens Kurt, Blust Ronny, Backeljau Thierry, Verhagen Ron
Abstract excerpt
Ten microsatellite DNA loci were surveyed to investigate the effects of heavy metal pollution on the genetic diversity and population genetic structure of seven wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) populations along a heavy metal pollution gradient away from a nonferrous smelter in the south of Antwerp (Flanders, Belgium). Analysis of soil heavy metal concentrations showed that soil Ag, As, Cd, Cu, and Pb decreased...
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