Genomic underpinnings of population persistence in Isle Royale moose
C. Kyriazis, A. C. Beichman, K. E. Brzeski, S. R. Hoy, R. O. Peterson, J. A. Vucetich, L. M. Vucetich, K. E. Lohmueller, R. K. Wayne
This study examines the genomic factors contributing to population persistence in Isle Royale moose despite low genetic diversity and inbreeding, finding evidence of purging and reduced fitness.
bioRxiv · Apr 15, 2022Evolutionary Biology