Search

Search results for

We found 1 results for you
  1. Minimal evidence of interspecific hybridisation between the Yellow-billed Duck and introduced Mallard in central and northwestern South Africa

    Minimal evidence of interspecific hybridisation between the Yellow-billed Duck and introduced Mallard in central and northwestern South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Stacey G de Souza --- School of Molecular and Cell Biology, South Africa Craig T Symes --- School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, South Africa Hanneline Smit-Robinson --- School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, South Africa Jean M Mollett --- School of Molecular and Cell Biology, South Africa
    Hybridisation is the interbreeding of genetically distinct groups that can lead to introgression – an exchange of genetic material between species. Hybridisation is of conservation concern when an alien invasive species is involved, as it can lead to a loss...
    View item »