Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of the rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in Japan based on mitochondrial genome analysis of museum specimens.

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Relict species are important targets for biodiversity conservation and biogeographical research. The rock ptarmigan, Lagopus muta, which is distributed across the circumpolar region, is also found as relict populations in high mountain areas of mid-latitude regions worldwide. In Japan, isolated populations occur in the high mountain areas of Honshu Island. The Japanese L. muta japonica is threatened with...

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