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Title

Detecting Multiple Paternity in Mule Deer: Variations Among Populations and the Ecological Significance

Authors

Madeline K. Martin, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Sydney Lamb, Brigham Young University - Provo
Anna K. Monson, Brigham Young University - Provo
Paul B. Frandsen, Brigham Young University - Provo
Brock R. McMillan, Brigham Young University - Provo

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Keywords

multiple paternity, genetics, ILLUMINA sequencing

Abstract

We are interested in detecting the absence or rate of multiple paternity within mule deer populations (Odocoileus hemionus) due to 1) their unique breeding system where males mate-guard females from other males[2], and 2) the highly skewed male-biased sex ratios in populations as a result of harvest management. Comparing the rate of multiple paternity to sex ratio will suggest if harvest management is influencing long-term population genetics.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Martin, Madeline K.; Lamb, Sydney; Monson, Anna K.; Frandsen, Paul B.; and McMillan, Brock R., "Detecting Multiple Paternity in Mule Deer: Variations Among Populations and the Ecological Significance" (2023). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2023. 55.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2023/55

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2023-03-03

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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