Population history, phylogeography, and conservation genetics of the last Neotropical mega-herbivore, the lowland tapir (<it>Tapirus terrestris</it>)

Population history, phylogeography, and conservation genetics of the last Neotropical mega-herbivore, the lowland tapir (<it>Tapirus terrestris</it>)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Understanding the forces that shaped Neotropical diversity is central issue to explain tropical biodiversity and inform conservation action; yet few studies have examined large, widespread species. Lowland tapir (<it>Tapirus te...

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Main Authors: de Thoisy Benoit, da Silva Anders, Ruiz-García Manuel, Tapia Andrés, Ramirez Oswaldo, Arana Margarita, Quse Viviana, Paz-y-Miño César, Tobler Mathias, Pedraza Carlos, Lavergne Anne
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/278

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