Evidence of neutral and adaptive genetic divergence between European trout populations sampled along altitudinal gradients.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-294X.2011.05067.x

Back to search

Article

Evidence of neutral and adaptive genetic divergence between European trout populations sampled along altitudinal gradients.

Molecular ecology - 1 May 2011

Keller I, Taverna A, Seehausen O

Abstract excerpt

Species with a wide geographical distribution are often composed of distinct subgroups which may be adapted to their local environment. European trout (Salmo trutta species complex) provide an example of such a complex consisting of several genetically and ecologically distinct forms. However, tr...

Topics

Alleles
Animals
Environment
Europe
Genetic Variation
Human Activities
Humans
Mediterranean Sea
Microsatellite Repeats
Phylogeography
Salmonidae
Selection, Genetic
Switzerland
Trout

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.