Population structure and genetic diversity of smooth newts (Lissotriton vulgaris) in North Tyrol, Austria: influences of allochthonous individuals and conservation implications
Katharina T. Stonig, Marlene Haider, Florian Glaser, Florian Michael Steiner, Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner
This study analyzes genetic diversity and population structure of smooth newts in Austria, identifying distinct clusters and impacts of introduced individuals on conservation genetics.
bioRxiv · Jan 24, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology