High Connectivity, Local Signatures: Genomic and Otolith Evidence from Reef-Associated Snappers.
Adela Roa‐Varón, Nancy G. Prouty, Amanda W.J. Demopoulos, Penny J. McCowen, Laura Thornton, Stacey Lyn Harter, Andrew W. David, Santiago Herrera, Andrea M. Quattrini
This study combines genomic and otolith data to assess connectivity in snapper species, finding weak genetic structure but distinct environmental signatures in otoliths, highlighting ecological differentiation within a connected system.
bioRxiv · Jul 20, 2026 · PreprintEcology