Scientists confirm limited genetic diversity in the extinct Tasmanian tiger
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 22:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have confirmed the unique Tasmanian tiger or thylacine had limited genetic diversity prior to its extinction.
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