Patterns of Genetic Admixture Between Roe Deer of Different Origin in Central Italy

摘要: Reintroduction of game species and augmentation declining populations were carried out in many areas Europe during the last century. In some cases, such actions have threatened diversity remnant endemic taxa, thus raising concerns for their conservation. The Italian peninsula hosts relict native roe deer, which include subspecies Capreolus capreolus italicus. Recent genetic investigations historical information suggest that deer Italy different origins (native, introduced, admixed). Here, we conducted analyses 3 central (provinces Arezzo, Pisa, Parma), each characterized by subareas containing with ancestries zones contact among them. We analyzed mitochondrial (control region) nuclear (microsatellites) data a total 304 individuals. all study areas, both marker systems revealed decreasing frequency C. c. italicus lineage from south to north. found th...