Article
Signatures of rapid evolution in urban and rural transcriptomes of white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) in the New York metropolitan area.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Harris Stephen E, Munshi-South Jason, Obergfell Craig, O'Neill Rachel
Abstract excerpt
Urbanization is a major cause of ecological degradation around the world, and human settlement in large cities is accelerating. New York City (NYC) is one of the oldest and most urbanized cities in North America, but still maintains 20% vegetation cover and substantial populations of some native wildlife. The white-footed mouse, Peromyscusleucopus, is a common resident of NYC's forest fragments and an emerging...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
