Science Daily·3 min read·medium
Hidden genetic diversity helped inbred brown tree snakes conquer guam
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Researchers have discovered that the invasive brown tree snake population in Guam possesses hidden genetic diversity that allowed it to overcome the effects of inbreeding. This genetic variation, particularly in immunity and smell-related genes, explains how a small founding group successfully colonized the island.
The brown tree snake has become one of the world's best-known examples of an invasive species.
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