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Genetic consequences of breaking migratory traditions in barnacle geese Branta leucopsis.
Molecular ecology - 1 Dec 2013
Jonker R M, Kraus R H S, Zhang Q, van Hooft P, Larsson K, van der Jeugd H P, Kurvers R H J M, van Wieren S E, Loonen M J J E, Crooijmans R P M A, Ydenberg R C, Groenen M A M, Prins H H T
Abstract excerpt
Cultural transmission of migratory traditions enables species to deal with their environment based on experiences from earlier generations. Also, it allows a more adequate and rapid response to rapidly changing environments. When individuals break with their migratory traditions, new population structures can emerge that may affect gene flow. Recently, the migratory traditions of the Barnacle Goose Branta...
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