Article
Selection despite low genetic diversity and high gene flow in a rapid island invasion of the bumblebee, Bombus terrestris.
Molecular ecology - 1 Jan 2024
Kardum Hjort Cecilia, Paris Josephine R, Smith Henrik G, Dudaniec Rachael Y
Abstract excerpt
Invasive species are predicted to adjust their morphological, physiological and life-history traits to adapt to their non-native environments. Although a loss of genetic variation during invasion may restrict local adaptation, introduced species often thrive in novel environments. Despite being founded by just a few individuals, Bombus terrestris (Hymenoptera: Apidae) has in less than 30 years successfully spread...
Topics
- Animals
- Australia
- Bees
- Gene Flow
- Genetic Variation
- Introduced Species
- Tasmania