Genetic variation was examined in bluehead wrasse, Thalassoma bifasciatum, populations along the Florida Keys. Interpretion of mean heterozygosity (H), percent polymorphic loci per population (P), genetic similarity, and F and G statistics demonstrated a clear division of wrasse populations into "northern" and "southern" groups. Correlation and cluster analyses indicated the six reefs can be grouped in a similar fashion based on genetic and environmental data. The conclusion from this analysis of wrasse populations in the Florida Keys is that substantial population subdivision occurs in response to differing selective pressures created by heterogeneous environments.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500561 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Pirkle, Michelle S. (Michelle Serpas) |
| Contributors | Zimmerman, Earl G., Benjamin, Robert C., Beitinger, Thomas L. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 46 leaves: ill., maps, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Florida |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Pirkle, Michelle S. (Michelle Serpas), Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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