UW Researchers Study Genetic Outcomes of Great Gray Owl Population in Four States
June 03, 2020
June 03, 2020
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
A University of Wyoming researcher led a study of great gray owls in a four-state region, showing that range discontinuity could lead to genetic drift and subsequent loss of genetic diversity in these birds.
Lower genetic diversity in these owls means they are more susceptible to changes in their environment and, thus, less able to adapt quickly.
"With lower geneti . . .
A University of Wyoming researcher led a study of great gray owls in a four-state region, showing that range discontinuity could lead to genetic drift and subsequent loss of genetic diversity in these birds.
Lower genetic diversity in these owls means they are more susceptible to changes in their environment and, thus, less able to adapt quickly.
"With lower geneti . . .