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Cultural traditions across a migratory network shape the genetic structure of southern right whales around Australia and New Zealand.
Scientific reports - 9 Nov 2015
Carroll E L, Baker C S, Watson M, Alderman R, Bannister J, Gaggiotti O E, Gröcke D R, Patenaude N, Harcourt R
Abstract excerpt
Fidelity to migratory destinations is an important driver of connectivity in marine and avian species. Here we assess the role of maternally directed learning of migratory habitats, or migratory culture, on the population structure of the endangered Australian and New Zealand southern right whale. Using DNA profiles, comprising mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) haplotypes (500 bp), microsatellite genotypes (17 loci) and...
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