Microevolution of the noble crayfish (Astacus astacus) in the Southern Balkan Peninsula.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The noble crayfish (Astacus astacus) displays a complex historical and contemporary genetic status in Europe. The species divergence has been shaped by geological events (i.e. Pleistocene glaciations) and humanly induced impacts (i.e. translocations, pollution, etc.) on its populations due to species commercial value and its niche degradation. Until now, limited genetic information has been procured for the Balkan area and especially for the southernmost distribution of this species (i.e. Greece). It is well known that the rich habitat diversity of the Balkan Peninsula offers suitable conditions for genetically diversified populations. Thus, the present manuscript revisits the phylogenetic relationships of the noble crayfish in Europe and identifies the genetic make-up a

SUBMITTER: Laggis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5450353 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature