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Colonization routes uncovered in a widely introduced Mediterranean gecko, Tarentola mauritanica.
Scientific reports - 4 Oct 2023
Rato Catarina, Deso Gregory, Renet Julien, Delaugerre Michel Jean, Marques Valéria, Mochales-Riaño Gabriel
Abstract excerpt
In this study, we aimed to understand the contemporary and ancient colonization routes of the Moorish gecko, Tarentola mauritanica, using simple sequence repeats. By analyzing the genetic diversity of populations in different regions, we found that Morocco is the genetic diversity hotspot for the species, followed by the Iberian Peninsula. However, historical gene flow estimates identified the Iberian Peninsula,...
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