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Severe inbreeding, increased mutation load and gene loss-of-function in the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish

Small populations with limited range are often threatened by inbreeding and reduced genetic diversity, which can reduce fitness and exacerbate population decline. One of the most extreme natural examples is the Devils Hole pupfish (Cyprinodon diabolis), an iconic and critically endangered species wi...

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Autores principales: Tian, David, Patton, Austin H., Turner, Bruce J., Martin, Christopher H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9627712/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36321496
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2022.1561