Connectivity, genetic diversity and adaptive potential of an endangered beetle: genomic evidence for veteran tree management
Rama Sarvani Krovi, Nermeen R. Amer, Alicja Wierzbicka, Radosław Plewa, Marcin Kadej, Tomasz Jaworski, Adrian Smolis, Tomasz Szmatoła, Maria Oczkowicz, Łukasz Kajtoch
This study uses genomic data to assess genetic diversity and adaptive potential in the Hermit Beetle, revealing severe genetic subdivision and recommending conservation strategies to protect its genomic integrity.
bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology