Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2019

PMID: 31323335

In this study, we use genome-wide Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms to test genetic differentiation between these geographically isolated taxa and evaluate the main drivers of population structure among breeding colonies of macaroni/royal penguins. Genetic similarity observed between macaroni and royal penguins suggests they constitute a single evolutionary unit.

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  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31323335/