Genetic Population Structure of Sika Deer, Cervus nippon, Derived from Multiple Origins, Around Toyama Prefecture of Japan.

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Recently, expansion of the number and distribution of sika deer, Cervus nippon, in the Japanese Archipelago has resulted in the disturbance of indigenous gene pools and ecosystems. There are also concerns that the artificial introduction of sika deer to certain areas may aggravate this situation. In order to contribute to the conservation of ecosystems, I examined the current state of genetic disturbance and...

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