Conservation Genetics
Biology · JC 2 · Climate Change and Conservation Biology · 5.º Período

Conservation Genetics

Apply genetic principles to the management of endangered species. Understand the consequences of inbreeding depression and loss of heterozygosity.

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Apply genetic principles to the management of endangered species. Understand the consequences of inbreeding depression and loss of heterozygosity.

Key Questions

  1. Why is genetic diversity crucial for population viability?
  2. How does inbreeding depression increase extinction risk?
  3. What strategies can mitigate the loss of heterozygosity in fragmented habitats?

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