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Reduction of genetic diversity in 'Alalā (Hawaiian crow; Corvus hawaiiensis) between the late 1800s and the late 1900s.
The Journal of heredity - 3 Feb 2024
Blanchet Geneviève, Bellinger M Renee, Kearns Anna M, Cortes-Rodriguez Nandadevi, Masuda Bryce, Campana Michael G, Rutz Christian, Fleischer Robert C, Sutton Jolene T
Abstract excerpt
Genetic and genomic data are increasingly used to aid conservation management of endangered species by providing insights into evolutionary histories, factors associated with extinction risks, and potential for future adaptation. For the 'Alalā, or Hawaiian crow (Corvus hawaiiensis), genetic concerns include negative correlations between inbreeding and hatching success. However, it is unclear if low genetic...
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