Long live the alien: is high genetic diversity a pivotal aspect of crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) long-lasting and successful invasion?
Emiliano Trucchi, Benoit Facon, Paolo Gratton, Emiliano Mori, Nils Chr Stenseth, Sissel Jentoft
This study examines genetic diversity in invasive crested porcupines in Italy and compares it to native populations, finding that genetic diversity is not the main factor in their successful invasion.
Molecular Ecology · Jun 30, 2016Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology