Problems with the claim of ecotype and taxon status of the wolf in the Great Lakes region
January 1, 2009
Koblmuller et al. (2009) analysed molecular genetic data of the wolf in the Great Lakes (GL) region of the USA and concluded that the animal was a unique ecotype of grey wolf and that genetic data supported the population as a discrete wolf taxon. However, some of the literature that the researchers used to support their position actually did not, and additional confusion arises from indefinite use of terminology. Herein, we discuss the problems with designation of a wolf population as a taxon or ecotype without proper definition and assessment of criteria.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Title | Problems with the claim of ecotype and taxon status of the wolf in the Great Lakes region |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1365-294X.2009.04431.x |
| Authors | Matthew A. Cronin, L. David Mech |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Molecular Ecology |
| Index ID | 70037798 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |