Elephant Seals: Genetic Variation and Near Extinction
Bonnell ML and Selander RK. 1974. Elephant Seals: Genetic Variation and Near Extinction. Science. 184(4139):908-909
Describes the results of genetic analysis of blood taken from elephant seals in 5 breeding colonies (including San Miguel Island and San Nicolas Island). Found low genetic variation. Discusses implications. Data not included.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Bonnell, Michael; Selander, Robert
- Units
- CHIS
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Blood, Genetic Diversity, Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris), San Miguel Island Channel Islands National Park CA, San Nicolas Island Channel Islands CA