What is the founder effect of the sumatran orangutan species ? discuss the Captavive and wildlife genetic diversity
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This small group may not represent the genetic diversity of the original population, leading to reduced genetic variation in the new population. In the case of the Sumatran orangutan, the founder effect can be observed in isolated populations that have been Show more…
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