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Leveraging Genomic Data to Increase Adaptive Potential and Inform Management Action for the Endangered Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly Under Climate Change

Principal Investigator
Sarah Fitzpatrick

Dates

Release Date
2022
Start Date
2022-09-01
End Date
2025-08-31

Summary

Habitat loss is splitting the world’s plant and animal populations into smaller, more isolated fragments. At the same time, many organisms must also withstand rapid and stressful changes to their environment. Combined, these factors can increase extinction risk. A possible escape from extinction is through adaptation. Yet, small populations with low genetic diversity may be unable to adapt in time to keep pace with environmental change. One strategy to mitigate these problems is to move individuals from larger, more resilient populations with higher genetic variation into small, declining populations to induce 'genetic rescue'. This project will use cutting-edge genomic tools to evaluate the potential for genetic rescue to increase [...]

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“Lake Huron Overlook. Photo Credit: Andrea Miehls, USGS.”
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Lake Huron Overlook. Photo Credit: Andrea Miehls, USGS.
Lake Huron Overlook. Photo Credit: Andrea Miehls, USGS.

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  • Midwest CASC
  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers

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