The use of genetic tools for the evaluation of a potential migration barrier for the bullhead.

Authors :: Knaepkens, G.
Verheyen, E.
Galbusera, P.
Eens, M.
Source :: Journal of Fish Biology; Jun2004, Vol. 64 Issue 6, p1737-1744, 8p
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Microsatellite analysis and computer simulations strongly suggested that a culvert, i.e. a connection between two river stretches by a narrow tube underneath an artificial channel, was not a migration barrier for the endangered bullhead Cottus gobio. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: COTTUS gobio
MICROSATELLITE repeats
ANIMAL migration
ANIMAL diversity
COMPUTER simulation
CONSERVATION biology

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