Weedy Seadragon genomics reveal highly distinct populations – Phys.org

Charismatic, iconic and Instagram-friendly, the weedy seadragon is a favorite with divers and snorkellers. The first genomic study of east coast Australian seadragon populations can now reveal “weedies” from NSW, Victoria and Tasmania are significantly different.
The study, published in PLOS ONE, also reveals that Victorian weedy seadragons may form a subspecies which has implications for conservation management. The researchers recommend that, as a precautionary approach, these distinct populations…

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