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No evidence of inbreeding depression despite a historical severe bottleneck in the endangered Bermuda petrel (Pterodroma cahow).
The Journal of heredity - 23 Aug 2023
Afonso Rita O, Pina-Martins Francisco, Friesen Vicki, Sun Zhengxin, Campioni Letizia, Madeiros Jeremy, Silva Mónica C
Abstract excerpt
The Bermuda petrel Pterodroma cahow is an island endemic seabird that belongs to the Procellariiformes, one of the most endangered orders of birds. Historical records suggest a significant population size decline following human settlement in Bermuda, bringing the species to near extinction. Since the 1950s, the population has been recovering aided by the implementation of an ongoing conservation plan. However,...
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