Ancient mitogenomes unravel massive genetic diversity loss during near extinction of Alpine ibex
M. Robin, G. J. Ferrari, G. Akguel, J. Von Seth, V. J. Schuenemann, L. Dalen, C. Grossen
This study uses ancient and modern mitogenomes to show a dramatic reduction in mitochondrial diversity in Alpine ibex during near extinction, with one lineage becoming dominant and another surviving in isolation.
bioRxiv · Nov 7, 2021 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology