Data from: Invasion genetics of the introduced black rat (Rattus rattus) in Senegal, West Africa ...
An understanding of the evolutionary history and dynamics of invasive species is required for the construction of predictive models of future spread, and the design of biological management measures. The black rat (Rattus rattus) is a major vertebrate invader with a worldwide distribution. Despite t...
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| Language: | English |
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Dryad
2012
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| Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.5061/dryad.bb312 https://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.bb312 |
| Summary: | An understanding of the evolutionary history and dynamics of invasive species is required for the construction of predictive models of future spread, and the design of biological management measures. The black rat (Rattus rattus) is a major vertebrate invader with a worldwide distribution. Despite the severe ecological, economic and health impacts of this species, its evolutionary history has been little studied. We carried out extensive specimen sampling in Senegal, West Africa, and used microsatellite markers to describe the pattern and processes of invasion in this large continental area. The genetic data obtained were combined with historical knowledge concerning the presence of this species in Senegal. Data were analyzed by a combination of Bayesian clustering and approximate Bayesian computation methods. The invasion pathways closely paralleled the history of human trade routes in Senegal. In several places, we detected the occurrence of multiple introductions from genetically different sources. ... : Data from Invasion genetics of the introduced black rat (Rattus rattus) in Senegal, West Africa2 files comprising Rattus rattus microsatellite data and scripts used for Approximate Bayesian Computation analyses ... |
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