Inference of genetic clusters is a key aim of population genetics, sparking development of
numerous analytical methods. Within these, there is a conceptual divide between finding de …

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in
virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests and some carry …

Numerous terrestrial mammal species have experienced extensive population declines
during past centuries, due largely to anthropogenic pressures. For some species, including …

Ecological processes in the deep sea are poorly understood due to the logistical constraints
of sampling thousands of metres below the ocean's surface and remote from most land …

Dugong (Dugong dugon) populations have been shrinking globally, due in large part to
habitat fragmentation, degradation and ocean pollution, and today are listed as Vulnerable …

Background Spirocerca lupi is a parasitic nematode of canids that can lead to a severe and
potentially fatal disease. Recently, a new species, Spirocerca vulpis, was described from red …

The functioning of marine protected areas (MPA s) designated for marine megafauna has
been criticized due to the high mobility and dispersal potential of these taxa. However …

Abstract Knowledge about the connectivity among natural populations is essential to identify
management units for effective conservation actions. Conservation-minded management …

The dispersal process is crucial in determining the fate of populations over time, but habitat
fragmentation limits or prevents it. Landscape genetic is an effective tool to assess the …

The degree of gene flow within and among populations, ie genetic population connectivity,
may closely track demographic population connectivity. Alternatively, the rate of gene flow …