Limited influence of landscape on the genetic structure of three small mammals in a heterogeneous arid environment

E. Levy; M. Byrne; J.A. Huey; M.J. Hillyer; R.C. Firman; K.M. Ottewell

doi:10.1111/jbi.13523

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Limited influence of landscape on the genetic structure of three small mammals in a heterogeneous arid environment

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Limited influence of landscape on the genetic structure of three small mammals in a heterogeneous arid environment

E. Levy, M. Byrne, J.A. Huey, M.J. Hillyer, R.C. Firman and K.M. Ottewell

Journal of Biogeography, Vol.46(3), pp.539-551

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jbi.13523

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Abstract

The complexity and biologically challenging nature of arid landscapes can generate high inter‐ and intra‐species diversity, although these biomes remain poorly studied. We investigated whether prominent geomorphic features in an Australian arid landscape had similar influences on patterns of intra‐specific genetic diversity of three small mammals with different distribution and life history traits. Specifically, we tested (a) whether mountain ranges harbour high diversity and act as refugia, (b) the extent to which ephemeral river systems pose barriers to gene flow or (c) whether environmental differences explain genetic structure in these species.

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Title: Limited influence of landscape on the genetic structure of three small mammals in a heterogeneous arid environment
Authors/Creators: E. Levy (Author/Creator) - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
M. Byrne (Author/Creator) - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
J.A. Huey (Author/Creator) - Australian Museum
M.J. Hillyer (Author/Creator) - Australian Museum
R.C. Firman (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
K.M. Ottewell (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Journal of Biogeography, Vol.46(3), pp.539-551
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Inc.
Identifiers: 991005543181807891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.64 Phylogenetics & Genomics; 3.64.71 Genetic Diversity
Web Of Science research areas: Ecology; Geography, Physical
ESI research areas: Environment/Ecology