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The change in genetic diversity down the core-edge gradient in the eastern spadefoot toad (Pelobates syriacus).
Molecular ecology - 1 Jul 2010
Munwes Inbar, Geffen Eli, Roll Uri, Friedmann Adam, Daya Alon, Tikochinski Yaron, Gafny Sarig
Abstract excerpt
Several hypotheses are available to predict change in genetic diversity when approaching peripheral populations. We used the eastern spadefoot toad in Israel as a model system to examine these hypotheses using population genetics analyses and network theory. Our results contradicted most of the predictions from the 'abundant centre' model, that edge populations should have lower density and lower genetic...
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