Demographic history, genetic structure and gene flow in a steppe-associated raptor species

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Environmental preferences and past climatic changes may determine the length of time during which a species range has contracted or expanded from refugia, thereby influencing levels of genetic diversification. Connectivity among popu...

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Main Authors: Garcia Jesus T, Alda Fernando, Terraube Julien, Mougeot François, Sternalski Audrey, Bretagnolle Vincent, Arroyo Beatriz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/11/333