Habitat alteration represents the primary driving force for the loss of biological diversity
worldwide (Vitousek et al. 1997). Anthropogenic habitat alteration and degradation has …

Nesting ecology and population studies indicate that diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys
terrapin) exhibit nest site fidelity and high habitat fidelity. However, genetic studies indicate …

Abstract The Diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a brackish-water turtle species
whose populations have been fragmented due to anthropogenic activity such as …

Abstract Theory has shown that the population genetic structure is largely determined by
patterns of dispersal and breeding. However, obtaining direct information on these …

It is difficult to assess the relative influence of anthropogenic processes (eg, habitat
fragmentation) versus species' biology on the level of genetic differentiation among …

Previous population genetic studies of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) have
typically focused on either the entire range or relatively small spatial scales. The Louisiana …

It has been argued that demographic and environmental factors will cause small, isolated
populations to become extinct before genetic factors have a significant negative impact …

The dispersal of individuals among populations affects the demographic and adaptive
trajectories of animal populations and is fundamental to understanding population …

There is widespread concern regarding the impacts of anthropogenic activities on
connectivity among populations of plants and animals, and understanding how …

Anthropogenic habitat fragmentation—ubiquitous in modern ecosystems—has strong
impacts on gene flow and genetic population structure. Reptiles may be particularly …