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Population genetic patterns suggest a behavioural change in wild common frogs (Rana temporaria) following disease outbreaks (Ranavirus).
Molecular ecology - 1 Aug 2009
Teacher Amber G F, Garner Trenton W J, Nichols Richard A
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We use 14 microsatellite loci to investigate the impact of a viral disease (Ranavirus) on the population genetic structure of wild common frogs (Rana temporaria). Populations with a history of Ranavirus mortalities (and 83% declines in the number of frogs) were compared with populations with no history of infection. Infected ponds showed significantly elevated F(IS) (homozygote excess), significantly reduced...
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