Article
Recent genetic connectivity and clinal variation in chimpanzees.
Communications biology - 5 Mar 2021
Lester Jack D, Vigilant Linda, Gratton Paolo, McCarthy Maureen S, Barratt Christopher D, Dieguez Paula, Agbor Anthony, Álvarez-Varona Paula, Angedakin Samuel, Ayimisin Emmanuel Ayuk, Bailey Emma, Bessone Mattia, Brazzola Gregory, Chancellor Rebecca, Cohen Heather, Danquah Emmanuel, Deschner Tobias, Egbe Villard Ebot, Eno-Nku Manasseh, Goedmakers Annemarie, Granjon Anne-Céline, Head Josephine, Hedwig Daniela, Hernandez-Aguilar R Adriana, Jeffery Kathryn J, Jones Sorrel, Junker Jessica, Kadam Parag, Kaiser Michael, Kalan Ammie K, Kehoe Laura, Kienast Ivonne, Langergraber Kevin E, Lapuente Juan, Laudisoit Anne, Lee Kevin, Marrocoli Sergio, Mihindou Vianet, Morgan David, Muhanguzi Geoffrey, Neil Emily, Nicholl Sonia, Orbell Christopher, Ormsby Lucy Jayne, Pacheco Liliana, Piel Alex, Robbins Martha M, Rundus Aaron, Sanz Crickette, Sciaky Lilah, Siaka Alhaji M, Städele Veronika, Stewart Fiona, Tagg Nikki, Ton Els, van Schijndel Joost, Vyalengerera Magloire Kambale, Wessling Erin G, Willie Jacob, Wittig Roman M, Yuh Yisa Ginath, Yurkiw Kyle, Zuberbuehler Klaus, Boesch Christophe, Kühl Hjalmar S, Arandjelovic Mimi
Abstract excerpt
Much like humans, chimpanzees occupy diverse habitats and exhibit extensive behavioural variability. However, chimpanzees are recognized as a discontinuous species, with four subspecies separated by historical geographic barriers. Nevertheless, their range-wide degree of genetic connectivity remains poorly resolved, mainly due to sampling limitations. By analyzing a geographically comprehensive sample set...
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