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Fine-scale temporal adaptation within a salmonid population: mechanism and consequences.
Molecular ecology - 1 Sept 2013
Gharrett Anthony J, Joyce John, Smoker William W
Abstract excerpt
We demonstrate a clear example of local adaptation of seasonal timing of spawning and embryo development. The consequence is a population of pink salmon that is segmented into spawning groups that use the same limited habitat. We synthesize published observations with results of new analyses to demonstrate that genetic variation of these traits results in survival differentials related to that variation, and that...
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