ISSN:
1432-2242
Keywords:
Population genetics
;
Cat ecology
;
Cat mutants
;
Feral cats
;
Ecological genetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The free-living or feral cats of Portsmouth Dockyard were examined for the frequency of six mutant colour and coat genes. With the exception of one mutant, they were found to differ from the values to be expected for Southern England cat populations. The differences observed may have resulted from selection in the isolated environment (to produce a unique gene profile in terms of frequencies) or from a founder effect. If the latter, the observed frequencies could represent a relict population reflecting the frequencies of the town of Portsmouth before the dockyard was totally enclosed by a high wall. Some evidence of selection related to coat colour was found.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00303764
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