Conservation genomics in perspective: A holistic approach to understanding Canis evolution in North America

摘要: The use of genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in wildlife conservation is growing rapidly and promises to revolutionize the field population genetics. However, genomic data should not be interpreted isolation other biological complementary genetic data. Here, we used recently published SNP from Canis species combination with more traditional markers evidence non-genetic fields show how a broader frame reference important for interpretation We conducted principal components analysis (PCA) phylogenetic 48 K that three-species model evolution North America rejected by deserves further investigation representative samples Algonquin Park. also demonstrate holistic perspective provides complete picture evolutionary processes underlying diversification speciation events genus Canis. Overall, highlight importance careful examination synthesis all lines implementation effective policies endangered species.