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Invasion genetics of the introduced black rat (Rattus rattus) in Senegal, West Africa.
Molecular ecology - 1 Jan 2013
Konečný Adam, Estoup Arnaud, Duplantier Jean-Marc, Bryja Josef, Bâ Khalilou, Galan Maxime, Tatard Caroline, Cosson Jean-Francois
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An understanding of the evolutionary history and dynamics of invasive species is required for the construction of predictive models of future spread and the design of biological management measures. The black rat (Rattus rattus) is a major vertebrate invader with a worldwide distribution. Despite the severe ecological, economic and health impacts of this species, its evolutionary history has been little studied....
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