Problems with the claim of ecotype and taxon status of the wolf in the Great Lakes region
Molecular Ecology
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Abstract
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.
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Cronin, M.A., Mech, L.D., 2009, Problems with the claim of ecotype and taxon status of the wolf in the Great Lakes region: Molecular Ecology, v. 18, no. 24, p. 4991-4993, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-294X.2009.04431.x.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Problems with the claim of ecotype and taxon status of the wolf in the Great Lakes region |
| Series title | Molecular Ecology |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1365-294X.2009.04431.x |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 24 |
| Publication Date | December 16, 2009 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Blackwell Publishing |
| Publisher location | Malden, MA |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Molecular Ecology |
| First page | 4991 |
| Last page | 4993 |
| Country | United States |
| Other Geospatial | Great Lakes Region |