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Translocated populations are genetically similar to natural populations and populations resulting from natural colonizations.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Meléndez-Cal-Y-Mayor José F, Winkler Jasmin, Müller Ramon, Lüscher Beatrice, Bolliger Janine, Ozgul Arpat, Schmidt Benedikt R
Abstract excerpt
Genetic diversity and structure are rarely assessed in populations established through conservation translocation. Here, we analysed the genetic structure and diversity of populations of an endangered pond-breeding amphibian, the common midwife toad, Alytes obstetricans, by comparing translocated populations against two types of populations: (i) populations which have recently colonized newly created ponds and...
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