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isolation by distance

Definition

  • [E. Crispo] Isolation by distance (IBD) is a phenomenon characterized by increasing genetic divergence anddecreasing gene flow with increasing geographic distance. IBD is often used in conservation biologyto infer the extent of gene flow among populations...

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • IBD

Scope note

  • MS Academic Keywords

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0569

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