| Abstract: | Koblmuller et al. (2009) analysed molecular genetic data of the wolf in the Great Lakes (GL) region of the USA and concluded that the animal was a unique ecotype of grey wolf and that genetic data supported the population as a discrete wolf taxon. However, some of the literature that the researchers used to support their position actually did not, and additional confusion arises from indefinite use of terminology. Herein, we discuss the problems with designation of a wolf population as a taxon or ecotype without proper definition and assessment of criteria. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 70037798 |
| Citation Author: | Cronin, Matthew A.; Mech, L. David |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Molecular Ecology |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 3 p. |
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| Citation Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Problems with the claim of ecotype and taxon status of the wolf in the Great Lakes region; 2009; Article; Journal; Molecular Ecology; Cronin, Matthew A.; Mech, L. David |
| Citation Start Page: | 4991 |
| Citation Volume: | 18 |
| Citation Year: | 2009 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Problems with the claim of ecotype and taxon status of the wolf in the Great Lakes region; 2009; Article; Journal; Molecular Ecology; Cronin, Matthew A.; Mech, L. David |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-294X.2009.04431.x |
| Date Other: | Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:27 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing |
