BIOL 102 Lecture Notes - Garter Snake, Phylogenetic Tree, Algonquin Provincial Park
12 Jan 2013
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A comparison of the genetic similarities of four populations of eastern garter snake( thamnophis. Hannah huckstep 10055671 wednesday 1:00 lab, rm. 2326 t. a. There is an incredible amount of diverse species on earth, each with a unique set of dna. This uniqueness allows for distinctive characteristics that set each species apart. Within these species there are separate populations living with unique characteristics as well. It is important to understand these differences because even populations within the same species have different obstacles to overcome depending on their environments. It is commonly known that populations of the same species can be found globally. However they are generally found in concentrated areas, similar to the four populations of garter snakes analyzed in this experiment. This could result from particular populations of organisms that have adapted well to those specific environmental conditions. The world is constantly changing, thus habitats are constantly changing as well, which call for adaptations to be made in order to survive.
