Population genomics reveal rapid genetic differentiation in a recently invasive population of Rattus norvegicus

Abstract Background Invasive species bring a serious effect on local biodiversity, ecosystems, and even human health and safety. Although the genetic signatures of historical range expansions have been explored in an array of species, the genetic consequences of contemporary range expansions have re...

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Main Authors: Yi Chen, Lei Zhao, Huajing Teng, Chengmin Shi, Quansheng Liu, Jianxu Zhang, Yaohua Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-021-00387-z