Abstract
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Population structuring of whelk populations investigated by mitochondrial DNA sequencing.
Significant genetic differentiation among sites supports population structuring on small geographical scales.
Genetic patterns also implicate environmental heterogeneity as a driver of reported phenotypic variation.
Genetic variation among Welsh whelk seems to be considerably lower than other regions which may be attributed to small population sizes and/or overharvesting.
Genetic stock structure must be included in management plans aimed at sustainable harvesting.
Such plans must also endeavour to prevent further loss of genetic variation as this represents the ‘raw material’ for populations to respond to future climate change.
Population structuring of whelk populations investigated by mitochondrial DNA sequencing.
Significant genetic differentiation among sites supports population structuring on small geographical scales.
Genetic patterns also implicate environmental heterogeneity as a driver of reported phenotypic variation.
Genetic variation among Welsh whelk seems to be considerably lower than other regions which may be attributed to small population sizes and/or overharvesting.
Genetic stock structure must be included in management plans aimed at sustainable harvesting.
Such plans must also endeavour to prevent further loss of genetic variation as this represents the ‘raw material’ for populations to respond to future climate change.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
