Genealogical concordance and the specific status of Peromyscus sejugis

Article Abstract:

A study evaluates the specific validity and evolutionary history of Peromyscus sejugis by comparing sequence variation (ND3/ND4L/ND4) in mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (mtDNA) for both island populations of P. sejugis with that for 8 populations of P. maniculatus from mainland Baja California. The analysis confirms a low level of mtDNA divergence between the two species, but the genealogical concordance of morphological, chromosomal, microsatellite, and mtDNA haplotypes distinctiveness supports the conclusion that the two island populations of P. sejugis constitute independent evolutionarily significant units and together represent a phylogenetic species distinct from the P. maniculatus from Baja California.

United States, Science & research, Research, Genetic aspects, Genetic research, Sigmodontinae

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Unusually high reproductive effort by sage grouse in a fragmented habitat in north-central Washington

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It is widely believed that productivity is the main factor influencing the population size of Tetraoninae, such as sage grouse. Factors that affect productivity include nest success, breeding success and fledgling success. Sage grouse have notably low probabilities of nesting success and renesting is unusual. Falling numbers of sage grouse in Washington prompted a study of nest timing and success. The study shows that sage grouse in Washington generally show more reproductive effort than birds in other regions, although the reasons why are unclear.

Sexual behavior, Washington, Observations, Natural history, Birds, Sexual behavior in animals, Animal sexual behavior, Animal reproduction, Sage grouse

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