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The study of relatedness and genetic diversity in cranes The study of relatedness and genetic diversity in cranes

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is responsible for recovery of endangered species in the wild and, when necessary, maintenance in captivity. These programs provide an immediate measure of insurance against extinction. A prerequisite inherent in all of these programs is the preservation of enough genetic diversity to maintain a viable population and to maintain the capacity...
Authors
G.F. Gee, H.C. Dessauer, J. Longmire, W.E. Briles, R.C. Simon
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