No Signs of Genetic Erosion in a 19th Century Genome of the Extinct Paradise Parrot (<i>Psephotellus pulcherrimus</i>)
The Paradise Parrot, <i>Psephotellus pulcherrimus</i>, was a charismatic Australian bird that became extinct around 1928. While many extrinsic factors have been proposed to explain its disappearance, it remains unclear as to what extent genetic erosion might have contributed to the speci...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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Series: | Diversity |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/11/4/58 |