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Genomic insights into red squirrels in Scotland reveals loss of heterozygosity associated with extreme founder effects

2024-07-13

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Remnant populations of endangered species often have complex demographic histories associated with human impact. This can present challenges for conservation as the genetic status of these populations are often a-typical of natural populations, and may require bespoke management. The Eurasian red squirrel, Sciurus vulgari s (L., 1758), is endangered in the UK. Scotland represents a key stronghold, but Scottish po...

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Literature Corpus work: 0f204260-9560-5082-9248-37868bdc0f87
DOI: 10.1101/2024.07.10.602565

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