Ancient DNA Resolves the History of Tetragnatha (Araneae, Tetragnathidae) Spiders on Rapa Nui

Rapa Nui is one of the most remote islands in the world. As a young island, its biota is a consequence of both natural dispersals over the last ~1 million years and recent human introductions. It therefore provides an opportunity to study a unique community assemblage. Here, we extract DNA from muse...

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Main Authors: Darko D. Cotoras, Gemma G. R. Murray, Joshua Kapp, Rosemary G. Gillespie, Charles Griswold, W. Brian Simison, Richard E. Green, Beth Shapiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/8/12/403