Ancient DNA and morphometric analysis reveal extinction and replacement of New Zealand's unique black swans

Prehistoric human impacts on megafaunal populations have dramatically reshaped ecosystems worldwide. However, the effects of human exploitation on smaller species, such as anatids (ducks, geese, and swans) are less clear. In this study we apply ancient DNA and osteological approaches to reassess the...

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Published in:Proc Biol Sci
Main Authors: Rawlence, Nicolas J., Kardamaki, Afroditi, Easton, Luke J., Tennyson, Alan J. D., Scofield, R. Paul, Waters, Jonathan M.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: The Royal Society 2017
Subjects:
Evolution
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5543223/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28747476
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2017.0876
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