Riverine fish diversity varies according to geographical isolation and land use modification.

ABSTRACT: Understanding the environmental factors driving species-genetic diversity correlations (SGDCs) is critical for designing appropriate conservation and management strategies to protect biodiversity. Yet, few studies have explored the impact of changing land use patterns on SGDCs specifically in aquatic communities. This study examined patterns of genetic diversity in roach (Rutilus rutilus L.) together with fish species composition across 19 locations in a large river catchment, spanning a gradient in land use. Our findings show significant correlations between some, but not all, species and genetic diversity end points. For example, genetic and species differentiation showed a weak but significant linear relationship across the Thames catchment, but additional diversity measures such

SUBMITTER: Nicol E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5632612 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature