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Meta-analysis reveals lower genetic diversity in overfished populations.
Molecular ecology - 1 Jan 2014
Pinsky Malin L, Palumbi Stephen R
Abstract excerpt
While population declines can drive the loss of genetic diversity under some circumstances, it has been unclear whether this loss is a general consequence of overharvest in highly abundant marine fishes. We compiled data from 11 049 loci across 140 species and found that allelic richness was lower in overfished populations within 9 of 12 genera and families. A multiple linear regression showed that allelic...
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