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Homogenous Population Genetic Structure of the Non-Native Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in Europe as a Result of Rapid Population Expansion.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Drygala Frank, Korablev Nikolay, Ansorge Hermann, Fickel Joerns, Isomursu Marja, Elmeros Morten, Kowalczyk Rafał, Baltrunaite Laima, Balciauskas Linas, Saarma Urmas, Schulze Christoph, Borkenhagen Peter, Frantz Alain C
Abstract excerpt
The extent of gene flow during the range expansion of non-native species influences the amount of genetic diversity retained in expanding populations. Here, we analyse the population genetic structure of the raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in north-eastern and central Europe. This invasive species is of management concern because it is highly susceptible to fox rabies and an important secondary host of the...
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