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Genetic consequences of rapid demographic collapses suggested by population genomics of the black-necked crane.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 28 Jan 2026
Cui Ning, Ma Xuntao, Wu Heqi, Chen Xiaocheng, Hung Chih-Ming, Zhang Lixun, Lei Fumin, Yang Le, Yan Dao, Yang Xiaojun, Dong Feng
Abstract excerpt
Many plant and animal species face rapid demographic declines, requiring an examination of the genetic consequences. The small population paradigm suggests such declines increase genetic load and extinction risk. However, some species recover rapidly from severe bottlenecks, indicating possible alternative outcomes. To investigate, we compared population genomic characteristics of the black-necked crane before...
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