Urbanization reduces gene flow but not genetic diversity of stream salamander populations in the New York City metropolitan area
Abstract Natural landscape heterogeneity and barriers resulting from urbanization can reduce genetic connectivity between populations. The evolutionary, demographic, and ecological effects of reduced connectivity may lead to population isolation and ultimately extinction. Alteration to the terrestri...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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Series: | Evolutionary Applications |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.13025 |