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Genomic divergence between the migratory and stationary ecotypes of Atlantic cod.
Molecular ecology - 1 Oct 2013
Karlsen Bård O, Klingan Kevin, Emblem Åse, Jørgensen Tor E, Jueterbock Alexander, Furmanek Tomasz, Hoarau Galice, Johansen Steinar D, Nordeide Jarle T, Moum Truls
Abstract excerpt
Atlantic cod displays a range of phenotypic and genotypic variations, which includes the differentiation into coastal stationary and offshore migratory types of cod that co-occur in several parts of its distribution range and are often sympatric on the spawning grounds. Differentiation of these ecotypes may involve both historical separation and adaptation to ecologically distinct environments, the genetic basis...
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