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Loss of genetic diversity and increased embryonic mortality in non-native lizard populations.
Molecular ecology - 1 Sept 2016
Michaelides Sozos N, While Geoffrey M, Zajac Natalia, Aubret Fabien, Calsbeek Brittny, Sacchi Roberto, Zuffi Marco A L, Uller Tobias
Abstract excerpt
Many populations are small and isolated with limited genetic variation and high risk of mating with close relatives. Inbreeding depression is suspected to contribute to extinction of wild populations, but the historical and demographic factors that contribute to reduced population viability are often difficult to tease apart. Replicated introduction events in non-native species can offer insights into this...
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