▪ Abstract Inbreeding depression is of major concern in the management and conservation
of endangered species. Inbreeding appears universally to reduce fitness, but its magnitude …

The biosphere contains only 0.014% of Earth's water, distributed among lakes (0.008%),
soils (0.005%), and the atmosphere, rivers, and biota (0.001%)(79). An additional 2.58% of …

The developmental stability of an organism is reflected in its ability to produce an 'ideal'form
under a particular set of conditions (Zakharov, 1992). The lower its stability, the greater the …

This document introduces the viable salmonid population (VSP) concept, identifies VSP
attributes, and provides guidance for determining the conservation status of populations and …

Mitochondrial (mt) DNA data on the comparative phylogeographic patterns of 19 species of
freshwater, coastal, and marine species in the southeastern USA are reviewed. Nearly all …

Small populations lose genetic variability because of genetic drift, and inbreeding within
populations can further decrease individual variability. Lower variation depresses individual …

Spatial and temporal environmental heterogeneity in lotic ecosystems can be quantitatively
described and identified with characteristic levels of ecological organization. The long-term …

In this comprehensive review, a range of factors is considered that may influence the
significance of genetic diversity for the survival of a population. Genetic variation is essential …

Una suposición fundamental que resalta la aplicación de la genética en la conservación
biológica es que la endocría aumenta el riesgo de extinción. Sin embargo, no existe …

The setting of conservation priorities within species requires explicit goals and identification
of the appropriate targets for conservation. I suggest that the conservation goal should be to …