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First Genome Sequence of the Gunnison's Prairie Dog (Cynomys gunnisoni), a Keystone Species and Player in the Transmission of Sylvatic Plague.
Genome biology and evolution - 1 May 2020
Tsuchiya Mirian T N, Dikow Rebecca B, Cassin-Sackett Loren
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Prairie dogs (genus Cynomys) are a charismatic symbol of the American West. Their large social aggregations and complex vocalizations have been the subject of scientific and popular interest for decades. A large body of literature has documented their role as keystone species of western North America's grasslands: They generate habitat for other vertebrates, increase nutrient availability for plants, and act as a...
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