Genetic study of cave millipedes reveals isolated populations and ancient divergence between species

Monday, October 17, 2011 - 08:50 in Biology & Nature

Last week the International Journal of Myriapodology published the first population genetic study of cave millipedes. This research highlights an important challenge in the conservation of cave biodiversity – that for many species caves are 'islands' of habitat that support isolated and genetically distinct populations.

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