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Genomic signatures of migratory preference and historical whaling in eastern South Pacific humpback whales.
Communications biology - 15 Apr 2026
Celemín Enrique, Acevedo Jorge, Hagberg Linda, Castro Cristina, Castrillón Juliana, Valenzuela Pedro, Pastene Luis A, Tiedemann Ralph
Abstract excerpt
Understanding the genetic consequences of migratory behavior and drastic population contractions is essential for the conservation of baleen whales. Here, we investigated population structure and demographic history of eastern South Pacific humpback whales using whole genomes across two feeding and one breeding ground. Nuclear genomic analyses revealed no clear population structure between feeding grounds,...
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