Fine-scale genetic structuring in Corallium rubrum: evidence of inbreeding and limited effective larval dispersal

The red coral Corallium rubrum has a long history of intensive exploitation. As a consequence, most populations have been overharvested, which may be leading to reduced levels of genetic diversity. C. rubrum is a gorgonian distributed in the Mediterranean Sea and along the neighbouring Atlantic coas...

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Published in:	Marine ecology. Progress series (Halstenbek) Vol. 340; pp. 109 - 119
Main Authors:	Costantini, F, Fauvelot, C, Abbiati, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Inter Research 01-01-2007
Subjects:	Corallium rubrum Ecology, environment Gorgonacea Life Sciences Marine MED, Ligurian Sea
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