Population Genetic Structure of Brook Trout in the Loyalsock Creek Watershed

Shannon L. White, Pennsylvania State University
Tyler Wagner, U.S. Geological Survey
Jonathan Niles, Susquehanna University
Victoria Braithwaite, Pennsylvania State University
Meredith Barton, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Description

The rarity and magnitude of large disturbance events produce unpredictable changes to aquatic ecosystems. In particular, high stream flows can result in an immediate loss of fish populations and reduce genetic diversity through bottleneck effects. Convers

 
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Population Genetic Structure of Brook Trout in the Loyalsock Creek Watershed

Elaine Langone Center, Terrace Room

The rarity and magnitude of large disturbance events produce unpredictable changes to aquatic ecosystems. In particular, high stream flows can result in an immediate loss of fish populations and reduce genetic diversity through bottleneck effects. Convers