Macrogenetic studies must not ignore limitations of genetic markers and scale. (22nd March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Paz‐Vinas, Ivan; Jensen, Evelyn L.; Bertola, Laura D.; Breed, Martin F.; Hand, Brian K.; Hunter, Margaret E.; Kershaw, Francine; Leigh, Deborah M.; Luikart, Gordon; Mergeay, Joachim; Miller, Joshua M.; Van Rees, Charles B.; Segelbacher, Gernot; Hoban, Sean
• Editors: Mooers, Arne
• Is Part Of: Ecology letters. Volume 24:Number 6(2021)
• Page Start: 1282
• Page End: 1284
• Publication Date: 2021-03-22
• Subjects: anthropogenic impacts -- COI -- conservation -- Genbank -- genetic data archiving -- genetic diversity patterns -- macroecology -- macrogenetics -- mitochondrial sequences -- population genetics; Ecology -- Periodicals; 577
• DOI: 10.1111/ele.13732
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1461-023X

Abstract

Abstract: Millette et al . (Ecology Letters, 2020, 23:55–67) reported no consistent worldwide anthropogenic effects on animal genetic diversity using repurposed mitochondrial DNA sequences. We reexamine data from this study, describe genetic marker and scale limitations which might lead to misinterpretations with conservation implications, and provide advice to improve future macrogenetic studies. Abstract :