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Genetics and the origin of species: An introduction
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  • concerted evolution
  • fast alleles

  • species concept
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  • relevant knowledge
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  • molecular evolution

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  • encoded protein
  • gene sequence

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  • shared alleles
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  • acid composition

  • protein variation
  • colonized habitats
  • analyze statistically
  • rabbit population
  • gene coalescence


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