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To be or Not to be Hybrids? A Case-Study in an Allochthonous Population Involving Illegal Introductions of the Endangered Golden-Headed and Golden Lion Tamarins.
American journal of primatology - 1 Jan 2026
Aliaga-Samanez Gabriela, Gestich Carla, Ayala-Burbano Paola Andrea, Javarotti Nathalia Bulhões, McVay Katherine, Kierulff Maria Cecilia Martins, Farro Ana Paula Cazerta, Moreira Sílvia Bahadian, Pissinatti Alcides, Goldberg Amy, Galetti Pedro M, de Freitas Patrícia Domingues
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Allochthonous species can negatively impact biodiversity by introducing new pathogens, intensifying competition for resources, promoting habitat changes, and causing ecosystem disruption. Introduced species can also spread into areas designated for the conservation of native species. This colonization and, eventually, contact between historically isolated lineages can cause hybridization, resulting in decreased...
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