New insights into the phylogenetics and population structure of the prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management requires a robust understanding of between- and within-species genetic variability, however such data are still lacking in many species. For example, although multiple population genetics studies of the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) have been conducted, no similar studies have been done of the closely-related prairie falcon (F. mexicanus) and it is unclear how much genetic variation and population structure exists across the species' range. Furthermore, the phylogenetic relationship of F. mexicanus relative to other falcon species is contested. We utilized a genomics approach (i.e., genome sequencing and assembly followed by single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping) to rapidly address these gaps in knowledge.

Results

We sequenced the genome of a

SUBMITTER: Doyle JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5885362 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature