Spatial genetic structure in a crustacean herbivore highlights the need for local considerations in Baltic Sea biodiversity management.

ABSTRACT: Incorporating species' eco-evolutionary responses to human-caused disturbances remains a challenge in marine management efforts. A prerequisite is knowledge of geographic structure and scale of genetic diversity and connectivity-the so-called seascape genetic patterns. The Baltic Sea is an excellent model system for studies linking seascape genetics with effects of anthropogenic stress. However, seascape genetic patterns in this area are only described for a few species and are completely unknown for invertebrate herbivores, which constitute a critical part of the ecosystem. This information is crucial for sustainable management, particularly under future scenarios of rapid environmental change. Here, we investigate the population genetic structure among 31 locations throughout the Baltic

SUBMITTER: De Wit P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7232771 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature