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http://ri.uaemex.mx/handle20.500.11799/112654| Title: | Genetic diversity and genetic structure of an endemic Mexican Dusky Rattlesnake (Crotalus triseriatus) in a highly modified agricultural landscape: implications for conservation | Keywords: | Microsatellites;Endemic species;Conservation;Habitat fragmentation;info:eu-repo/classification/cti/2 | Publisher: | Genetica | Project: | 10.1007/s10709-015-9868-8 | Description: | Artículo It is necessary to determine genetic diversity of fragmented populations in highly modified landscapes to understand how populations respond to land-use change. This information will help guide future conservation and management strategies. We conducted a population genetic study on an endemic Mexican Dusky Rattlesnake (Crotalus triseriatus) in a highly modified landscape near the Toluca metropolitan area, in order to provide crucial information for the conservation of this species. There was medium levels of genetic diversity, with a few alleles and genotypes. We identified three genetically differentiated clusters, likely as a result of different habitat cover type. We also found evidence of an ancestral genetic bottleneck and medium values of effective population size. Inbreeding coefficients were low and there was a moderate gene flow. Our results can be used as a basis for future research and C. triseriatus conservation efforts, particularly considering that the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt is heavily impacted by destructive land-use practices. |
URI: | http://ri.uaemex.mx/handle20.500.11799/112654 | Other Identifiers: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11799/112654 | Rights: | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
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