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Patterns of genetic variation in US federal bison herds.
Molecular ecology - 1 Dec 2008
Halbert Natalie D, Derr James N
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Like many wide-ranging mammals, American bison (Bison bison) have experienced significant range contraction over the past two centuries and are maintained in artificially isolated populations. A basic understanding of the distribution of genetic variation among populations is necessary to facilitate long-term germplasm preservation and species conservation. The 11 herds maintained within the US federal system are...
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