Genetic Correlates of Host Use in Scotland's Pearl Mussels
Victoria L. Pritchard, Peter J. Cosgrove, Victoria H. Gillman, Kara K S Layton, Lydia McGill, Barbara J. Morrissey
This study examines genetic diversity and host association in Scottish freshwater pearl mussels, finding strong genetic differences between salmon- and trout-specialist populations with implications for conservation.
bioRxiv · Aug 22, 2025 · PreprintGenetics