Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable


Researchers examined data for 628 species studied between 1985 and 2019. The greatest losses in genetic variation were seen in birds and mammals. Findings were published in the journal Nature.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/EverythingScience

Read more on:

Photo of Animals

Animals

Photo of plants

plants

Photo of genetic diversity

genetic diversity

Related news:

News photo

New insights into the immune response of plants

News photo

Plants more likely to be 'eavesdroppers' than altruists when tapping into underground networks

News photo

Plants more likely to be ‘eavesdroppers’ than altruists when tapping into underground networks - EurekAlert