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Phylogeography and conservation genetics of the common wall lizard, Podarcis muralis, on islands at its northern range.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Michaelides Sozos, Cornish Nina, Griffiths Richard, Groombridge Jim, Zajac Natalia, Walters Graham J, Aubret Fabien, While Geoffrey M, Uller Tobias
Abstract excerpt
Populations at range limits are often characterized by lower genetic diversity, increased genetic isolation and differentiation relative to populations at the core of geographical ranges. Furthermore, it is increasingly recognized that populations situated at range limits might be the result of human introductions rather than natural dispersal. It is therefore important to document the origin and genetic...
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