Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Variation of Wolves (Canis lupus) in Southeast Alaska and Comparison with Wolves, Dogs, and Coyotes in North America

摘要: There is considerable interest in the genetics of wolves (Canis lupus) because their close relationship to domestic dogs (C. familiaris) and need for informed conservation management. This includes wolf populations Southeast Alaska which we determined genotypes 305 at 173 662 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) loci. After removal invariant linked SNP, 123 801 SNP were used quantify genetic differentiation wolves, coyotes latrans ), from other areas North America. allele frequencies between species (wolves, coyotes, dogs), although relatively low some coyote populations. are varying levels among including interior Alaska, British Columbia, northern US Rocky Mountains. areas. However, not a genetically homogeneous group there comparable within geographic variation data discussed regarding taxonomy