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Implications of different species concepts for conserving biodiversity

2012-09-01

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The ∼26 definitions of species often yield different numbers of species and disparate groupings, with financial, legal, biological and conservation implications. Using conservation genetic considerations, we demonstrate that different species concepts have a critical bearing on our ability to conserve species. Many species of animals and plants persist as small isolated populations suffering inbreeding depression,...

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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2012.04.034

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