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Dispersal and genetic structure in the American marten, Martes americana.
Molecular ecology - 1 May 2006
Broquet T, Johnson C A, Petit E, Thompson I, Burel F, Fryxell J M
Abstract excerpt
Natal dispersal in a vagile carnivore, the American marten (Martes americana), was studied by comparing radio-tracking data and microsatellite genetic structure in two populations occupying contrasting habitats. The genetic differentiation determined among groups of individuals using F(ST) indices appeared to be weak in both landscapes, and showed no increase with geographical distance. Genetic structure...
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