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Evolution of the common shrewSorex araneus:

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We review data on the chromosomal variation in the common shrewSorex araneus Linnaeus, 1758 in the context of recent molecular findings. The article considers all aspects of chromosomal variation in this species: within-population polymorphism, karyotypic races, hybrid zones between karyotypic races, chromosomal evolution, and speciation. The recent molecular data provide vital information on different evolutionary processes such as inbreeding, genetic drift, population expansion, and selective forces. In particular, the molecular data challenge traditional models for the fixation of chromosomal variants, provide new insights into the manner of spread of such variants once they are formed and allow in-depth analysis of gene exchange between karyotypic races.

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  1. Mammal Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, 17-230, Białowieża, Poland

    Jan M. Wójcik

  2. Institute of Biology, University of Białystok, Swierkowa 20 B, 15-950, Białystok, Poland

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  3. Department of Biology, University of York, P.O. Box 373, YO10 5YW, York, U.K.

    Jeremy B. Searle

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Wójcik, J.M., Ratkiewicz, M. & Searle, J.B. Evolution of the common shrewSorex araneus:. Acta Theriol 47 (Suppl 1), 139–167 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03192485

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